CORPFIN 2501 - Financial Institutions Management
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CORPFIN 2501 Course Financial Institutions Management Coordinating Unit Finance and Banking Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge ECON 1008, ECON 1009 and ECON 1000 or ECON 1012 Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Wei Sun
Melbourne Campus Trimester 2
Dr Ratna Derina (Erin)
Location: Room 12.37, Level 12 Nexus 10 Building
Telephone: 8313 7137
Email: ratna.derina@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
Melbourne Campus students
鈼維tudents in this course are expected to attend two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour practical (tutorial) class each week.
鈼綪RACTICALS (tutorials) commence in WEEK 2 and ASSESSMENT in practicals BEGINS in WEEK 2.
鈼綧elbourne Campus students are asked to refer to MyUni for applicable timetable and assessment information. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of financial institutions in the global economy
2. Evaluate the performance of different types of financial institution
3. Identify the main types of risk financial institutions are exposed to
4. Apply different methods to measure those risks to suit different contexts
5. Propose methods to manage the risks based on international standards of banking practice
6. Communicate and work effectively in teams and as individuals
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,3,4,5,6 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1,2,3,4,5,6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1,2,3,4,5,6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,2,3,4,5,6 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1,2,3,4,5,6 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Lange, H., A. Saunders, M.M. Cornett (LSC) , Financial Institutions Management , Fourth Edition, McGraw Hill/Irwin ( 2015)Recommended Resources
Additional Readings :
Topic 1 :Financial Services Industry
1. Lewllyn D T, “Banking in the 21st century : The transformation of an industry “ in Readings in Financial Institution management : Modern Technique for a global industry edited by Tom Valentine and Guy Ford, Allen &Unwin (1999)
2. Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority, “Overview of the Australian Deposit-taking Sector”, APRA Insight (1), 2006.
Topic 2 : Performance Analysis and Measuring Risk Exposures
Saunders, J. M.M. Cornett appendix 7A in “Financial Institutions Management, 6th edition McGraw Hill/Irwin (2008)
Topic 10: Managing Risk : Liability and liquidity Management
Lange, H., A. Saunders,J.A. Anderson, D. Thomson, M.M. Cornett (LSATC) , chapter 16 (pages 413-417) in “Financial Institutions Management” , Second Edition, McGraw Hill/Irwin ( 2007)Online Learning
Lecture material such as presentation, articles, tutorial questions and lecture recordings will be available on MyUni. Tutorial answers will also be made available in the week following the tutorial. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures are supported by problem-solving tutorials developing material covered in lectures.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The University expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that students are expected to commit approximately 9 hours for a three-unit course or 13 hours for a four-unit course, of private study outside of your regular classes. Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week.Learning Activities Summary
Week
No
Topic
Reading
1
1
Introduction
Overview of Financial Institutions
LSC : Ch 1
Depository Institutions
LSATC Ch 2, Lewllyn
Non Depository Institutions
LSTAC Ch3
2
2
Measuring Financial Performance
Financial Statement and Analysis
Saunders Appendix 7A, LSC app 2A
Concepts of Risk Management
LSC, CH4
Measuring Risk Exposure
3
3
Interest rate risk (Maturity Model)
LSC app 5a
4
3
Interest rate risk (Duration & Repricing Models)
LSC : Ch 6 & 5
5
4
Sample Test & Credit Risk (Individual Credit Risk)
LSC : Ch 10
6
SGDE Group assignment & Credit Risk (Loan Portfolio Credit Risk)
LSC : Ch 11
6
Mid Semester Test
Topics 1 to 3
7
5&6
Off-Balance Sheet and Foreign Exchange Risks
LSC : Ch 16 & 13
8
7
Market Risk
LSC : Ch9
9
8
Liquidity Risk
LSC ; Ch14
Managing Risk
10
9
Liability and Liquidity Management
LSC: Ch15, LSTAC 2nd ed ch 16, pg 413-417
11
10
Capital Adequacy
LSC: Ch18
12
Review
All
Small Group Discovery Experience
There is an assignment to be completed by students in a group of up to 4 people where these students are not all required to come from the same tutorial. Students can attempt the assignment by themselves, if they wish. If the assignment is attempted in a group, then students are strongly encouraged to meet using online platforms such as Zoom. If students meet in person, then they must follow social distancing rules (no more than 1 person for every 4 square metres in an indoor space and at least 1.5m space between 2 people).
The objectives of the assignment are for students to undertake independent research on banks’ activities and risk management as well as to assess the impacts of financial crisis on banks’ activities, performance and risk exposure.
The assignment will be due in week 12. It is highly recommended for students to have consultation meetings with the academic staff (lecturer or tutors) during the completion of the assignment.The due date for the assignment will be confirmed early in semester.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
The assessment components are as follows:
Assessment Task Due Date Weighting Learning Outcome Tutorial Throughout 5% 1-6 Mid Semester Test (topics 1-3) Week 6 (online) 20% 1-4 Group Assignment Week 12 25% 1-6 Final Exam (all topics) Exam Period (online, see Access Adelaide) 50% 1-6 Total 100%
Specific due dates will be published on MyUni.
Bonus mark for early submission of the assignment: 2.5 marks
Assessment Detail
The assessment consists of tutorials, mid semester test, SGDE group assignment and final examination.
o Tutorial classes will be held commencing Monday, Week 2.
Mark on tutorial is given for attendance and participation in tutorials.
o Mid Semester Test will be held on Friday, Week 6 from 5 to 6pm (Adelaide time).
The test will be open book and will run for 1 hour.
The test will cover topics 1 to 3.
o Small Group Discovery :
-Group assignment is to be done in a group up to 4 people. Group members can be from different tutorial classes. All team members are expected to contribute approximately equally to the group assignment. The assignment is due by 11.59pm (Adelaide time) on Friday, Week 12.
- Early submission bonus mark : A bonus of 2.5 marks is applied for early submission of the assignment (by 11.59pm - Adelaide time - on Tuesday, Week 12). If the assignment is submitted later than this time, then the bonus is not applied.
A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a reduction of 5% of the possible maximum mark applicable for the assignment for each day that it is late.
o Final exam will be open book and run online, it covers all topics. No minimum mark for the final exam is required to pass the course.
Submission
Group assignment reports should be submitted electronically by the group leader. The link for the Turnitin Assignment tool has been created for you under the Assignment page entitled “FIM Group Assignment Submission” in the MyUni site.
You can upload your assignment directly by following the prompts. For guidance on how to submit your assignment electronically via MyUni Canvas, go to http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/ and click on the “Submit an Assignment” tutorial. You will need to upload a Word or pdf version of your assignment to Turnitin.
Presentation of Assignments
•• Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
• When submitting your assignment, please attach a ‘ Group Assignment Cover Sheet’, which must inlcude the names and student IDs of all group members.Assignment Guidelines including Referencing Details
Communication Skills Guide will have been given to you at the beginning of your program. This guide will assist you structure your assignments. A copy of the guide can also be downloaded from http://www.business.adelaide.edu.au/current/mba/download/2009MBACommSkillsGuide.pdf This publication also provides guidelines on a range of other important communication skills including writing essays and management reports, making oral presentations etc.
In preparing any written piece of assessment for your undergraduate studies it is important to draw on the relevant ‘literature’ to support critical analysis. Also essential is to reference the literature used. Correct referencing is important because it identifies the source of the ideas and arguments that you present, and sometimes the source of the actual words you use, and helps to avoid the problem of plagiarism. (Further information on plagiarism is provided later in this course outline.)
The Harvard system is widely used in the Business School. Guidelines for the use of this style of referencing can be found in the Communication Skills Guide. Further assistance with referencing is available from the Faculty’s Learning Support Advisors. The contact details are provided on page 6 of the Communication Skills Guide.
Late Assignment Submission
Students are expected to submit their work by the due date to maintain a fair and equitable system. Extensions will generally only be given for medical or other serious reasons. All requests for extensions must be emailed to the lecturer in charge of the course before the due date. Each request will be assessed on its merits.
A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a reduction of 5% of the possible maximum mark applicable for the assignment for each day that it is late.
Return of Assignments
Lecturer aims to mark and return assignments to students within three (3) weeks of the due date with written feedback.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
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- Intellectual Property Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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