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FINC3020: Financial Risk Management
2025 unit information
Risk is an integral part of financial decisions. Financial risk management is increasingly important and financial analysts must be prepared to assess the level of risk in the marketplace. This course explores the basic concepts of modelling, measuring and managing financial risks within the regulatory framework. Topics covered include market risk (value-at-risk and expected loss), credit risk (single name, portfolio, ratings and market-based models, and credit derivatives), liquidity risk and operational risk. The course relies heavily on practically based computer laboratory exercises with emphasis on simulations, real-life examples and case studies.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Finance |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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FINC2012 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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FINC3017 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. describe and apply the basic elements underpinning financial risk management
- LO2. describe the various risk exposures as well as explain and comprehend latest the risk management techniques.
- LO3. describe and comprehend the implementation of market and credit risk mitigation/management measures for a financial institution.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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