Unit details
MAF454 - Financial Intermediation
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) students only) |
| Unit chair: | A Ahsan |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit provides a framework for examining financial intermediaries and the practice of financial risk management. It provides a unified approach to the theoretical and empirical research in financial markets, institutions and financial regulation. In addition there is coverage of the institutional detail of financial intermediaries, the theory and nature of the intermediation process, bank system stability and financial intermediary efficiency. The role of deposit insurance and capital adequacy are examined and the unit concludes with a discussion of financial innovation and future banking trends.
Assessment
Written Assignment (Group/2-3 Students) 3000-3500 words 20%, Test(s) (Class Test) 10%, Presentation (Oral, Group) with written summary 20%, Examination 2 hours 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1224 | $1224 | $2506 | $2660 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
