Outline

Overview

This unit covers various theoretical and applied issues for the international financial markets in which international banks operate in. Topics covered include theories of international banking; internationalisation of banking - US, Japan and Chinese experience; competitiveness strategies; international banking and debt crises; Euro currency markets; financial secrecy and money laundering; and the role of foreign banks in emerging markets.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Finance
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	BANK2011 or ECOS2004 or FINC2011
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Suk-Joong Kim, sukjoong.kim@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Suk-Joong Kim, sukjoong.kim@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final exam Exam with MC and long essay questions and covers the second half of unit	35%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Mid-semester exam Exam with MC and long essay questions and covers the first half of unit	35%	Week 07 Due date: 24 Apr 2021 at 11:00	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Research project A group research report with an open topic in international banking.	30%	Week 11 Due date: 21 May 2021 at 18:00 Closing date: 28 May 2021	20 pages
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ? = Type B final exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

Mid term exam will cover the first half of the topics covered in this unit. It is a closed book exam and will be in week 7.
Final exam will cover the second half of the topics covered in this unit. It is a closed book exam and will be during the final exam period.
The group research project is designed to allow students to conduct independent research in International Banking. A research group consisting of three students will submit a research proposal of their chosen topic for approval. Once approved, they will independently complete their project. Students will receive feedback and guidance by the unit coordinator throughout the process.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

The group research project has the following late penalties: 2.5/100 marks per 6 hours (10/100 marks per calendar day) for late submission. If the project is submitted more than ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Lecture: Introduction to BANK3013 & Topic 1 - Overview of International Banking – Part 1, No Tutorial	Online class (3 hr)
Week 02	Lecture: Topic 1 - Overview of international banking - Part 2 & Tutorial: Tutorial 1 - Topic 1 Part 1	Online class (3 hr)
Week 03	Lecture: Topic 2 - Competitive strategies in international banking & Tutorial: Tutorial 2 - Topic 1 Part 2	Online class (3 hr)
Week 04	Lecture: Topic 3 - International banking crises - part 1 & Tutorial: Tutorial 3 - Topic 2	Online class (3 hr)
Week 05	Lecture: Topic 3 - International banking crises - part 2 & Tutorial: Tutorial 4 - Topic 3 Part 1	Online class (3 hr)
Week 06	Lecture: Topic 4 - Euro Currency Markets - Part 1 & Tutorial: Tutorial 5 - Topic 3 Part 2	Online class (3 hr)
Week 07	Lecture: Topic 4 - Euro Currency Markets - Part 2, Review of the first half & Tutorial: Tutorial 6 - Mid term exam Q&A	Online class (3 hr)
Week 08	Lecture: Topic 5 - International Loan Syndication & Tutorial: Tutorial 7 - Topic 4	Online class (3 hr)
Week 09	Lecture: Topic 6 - Sovereign Lending and Country Risk - Parts 1&2 & Tutorial: Tutorial 8 - Topic 5	Online class (3 hr)
Week 10	Lecture: Topic 6 - Sovereign Lending and Country Risk - Part 3 & Tutorial: Tutorial 9 - Topic 6 Parts1&2	Online class (3 hr)
Week 11	Lecture: Topic 7 - Secret money and international banks & Tutorial: Tutorial 10 - Topic 6 Part 3	Online class (3 hr)
Week 12	Lecture: Topic 8 - Role of foreign banks in emerging markets & Tutorial: Tutorial 11 - Topic 7	Online class (3 hr)
Week 13	Lecture: Review for the second half and feedback & Tutorial: Tutorial 12 - Topic 8	Online class (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. explain the trends of and factors behind the current and past international financial market developments relevant for international commercial and investment banks
LO2. identify and explain the (policy) implications of current financial market developments in relation to international banks' strategic positioning
LO3. apply the experience of an independent research performed as a requirement of a group project to conduct further research to answer research question posed in a topic related to international banking.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Unit materials are continuously updated.

Additional information

More information can be found on Canvas.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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BANK3013: International Banking Management

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links