| Offered at: | (B, G, online, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B), trimester 2 (B, G, online, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | B Li (Trimester 1) S S Deb (Trimester 2) |
| Prerequisite: | MAE356/MAF356 or MAF256 and MAF202 or MAF255 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MAF207 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit introduces students to topics including: the operations of the share, money, debt, property, options and futures markets. It will also provide students with knowledge about the various market instruments, the structural characteristics of the various markets, the fundamental concepts and theories underlying valuation, investment decisions, market trading activity, and developing investment portfolios.
Assessment
Test (Online) 15%, Written Assignment (Group/2-3 Students) 3500 words 25%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.