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FINC3020: Financial Risk Management

2024 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:

Finance

Code FINC3020
Academic unit Finance
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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FINC2012
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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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 ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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