EFB201 Financial Markets
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| Unit code: | EFB201 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | 48 credit points of completed studies |
| Equivalent(s): | EFX201 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,124 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,663 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,512 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EFB201 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | EFX201 |
| Coordinator: | Amy Zhang | xiqian.zhang@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit introduces students to key elements of global financial markets, and the role of financial markets as an integral part of the economy and society. Topics explored in this unit include products, key players, organization, structure, regulation, ethics of major financial market types. Students will practice key skills of critical exploration and analysis in considering the role of finance theories and models to help understand key financial market events in broader social, economic and political contexts. Students will continue to develop and apply these foundational insights and critical thinking skills in subsequent finance units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of domestic and international financial markets, products, institutions and regulatory authorities. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically analyse theories and models of finance including the contributions, assumptions and limitations. [HO 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Demonstrate written communication skills to effectively structure, present and explain critical analysis of finance theories, models and thinking. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Critically analyse the social and ethical implications of financial theories and models. [SE 5.1, 5.2]
Content
This unit focuses on major areas of financial markets, including financial market theories, financial institutions, equity markets, fixed income markets, foreign exchange markets, derivatives markets, and ethical issues in financial markets. Discussion of those areas are from both Australian and international perspectives.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a critical approach to exploring financial theories and their relationship to real world events. Students will be introduced to diverse thinking and critical insights into financial market events and develop their own critical analysis skills drawing on texts, readings, online resources, guided discussions, interactive tutorials and practical exercises.
This unit has a formal class contact time in lectures and tutorials of approximately three hours (lecture two hours, tutorial one hour). The lectures will present material relevant to the understanding of domestic and international financial markets. In addition, recent developments in the Australian and global financial markets will be reviewed. This material is to be examined in conjunction with the required reading for the topic. Lectures and text readings are to be viewed as complementary educational tools rather than substitutes with examinable material presented in either of these mediums or both.
Resources such as PowerPoint slides for each lecture topic and references of required readings are provided on the unit's Canvas site. Important announcements in relation to the unit are also made available here. You will need your student number and password to access the Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment in this unit aims to support your achievement of the unit learning outcomes and course assurance of learning goals. The assessment has been designed in order to allow you to:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment);
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid Semester exam
Multiple choice exam. The questions will cover all unit materials from weeks 1 to 5.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1)
Assessment: Report
The assignment will require knowledge and understanding of unit materials and application of critical analysis skills.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final examination
Short answer questions. The questions will cover all unit materials from Weeks 1 to 12.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Kidwell, Brimble, Lenten, Docherty, Mazzola and Basu. (2019). Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (4th Ed). Wiley.
Other
CFA Institute. (2014). Standards of practice handbook (11th ed.). Charlottesville, Virginia: CFA Institute.
http://www.cfapubs.org/doi/pdf/10.2469/ccb.v2014.n4.1
Additional references and resources, including lecture overheads, additional notes, weekly reading, assignments can be found at the unit's Canvas site
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
UD01 Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)
- Apply general theoretical knowledge and technical skills across a wide range of disciplines within the built environment context and advanced knowledge and technical skills in a one major discipline area
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively, applying data analysis, design thinking, and strategic planning to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes; apply human centered and critical perspectives to evaluate projects, designs and innovations
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate coherent communication of knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in a diverse range of contexts and audiences
Relates to: ULO3 - Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods, design thinking and digital skills and present findings and recommendations
Relates to: Report - Collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and achieve shared goals
Relates to: ULO4 - Adapt to social, economical, technological and environmental challenges, reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative
Relates to: Final examination
UD05 Bachelor of Property Economics
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills, including fundamentals of building construction and knowledge of legal, social, cultural, and technological contexts, required to manage property assets and investment portfolios; analyse property markets, the drivers of property value and the feasibility of development; and identify future funding and transaction processes.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively to solve problems by applying methodologies and calculations to identify innovative solutions and sustainability strategies and evaluate the feasibility of property development and investment opportunities.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Communicate and collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders
Relates to: Report - Display professional, ethical judgment and initiative, adapt to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges, and lead and manage people with consideration for different cultural perspectives and priorities.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Final examination
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | EFB201 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | EFX201 |
Overview
This unit introduces students to key elements of global financial markets, and the role of financial markets as an integral part of the economy and society. Topics explored in this unit include products, key players, organization, structure, regulation, ethics of major financial market types. Students will practice key skills of critical exploration and analysis in considering the role of finance theories and models to help understand key financial market events in broader social, economic and political contexts. Students will continue to develop and apply these foundational insights and critical thinking skills in subsequent finance units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of domestic and international financial markets, products, institutions and regulatory authorities. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically analyse theories and models of finance including the contributions, assumptions and limitations. [HO 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Demonstrate written communication skills to effectively structure, present and explain critical analysis of finance theories, models and thinking. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Critically analyse the social and ethical implications of financial theories and models. [SE 5.1, 5.2]
Content
This unit focuses on major areas of financial markets, including financial market theories, financial institutions, equity markets, fixed income markets, foreign exchange markets, derivatives markets, and ethical issues in financial markets. Discussion of those areas are from both Australian and international perspectives.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a critical approach to exploring financial theories and their relationship to real world events. Students will be introduced to diverse thinking and critical insights into financial market events and develop their own critical analysis skills drawing on texts, readings, online resources, guided discussions, interactive tutorials and practical exercises.
This unit has a formal class contact time in lectures and tutorials of approximately three hours (lecture two hours, tutorial one hour). The lectures will present material relevant to the understanding of domestic and international financial markets. In addition, recent developments in the Australian and global financial markets will be reviewed. This material is to be examined in conjunction with the required reading for the topic. Lectures and text readings are to be viewed as complementary educational tools rather than substitutes with examinable material presented in either of these mediums or both.
Resources such as PowerPoint slides for each lecture topic and references of required readings are provided on the unit's Canvas site. Important announcements in relation to the unit are also made available here. You will need your student number and password to access the Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment in this unit aims to support your achievement of the unit learning outcomes and course assurance of learning goals. The assessment has been designed in order to allow you to:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment);
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid Semester exam
Multiple choice exam. The questions will cover all unit materials from weeks 1 to 5.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1)
Assessment: Report
The assignment will require knowledge and understanding of unit materials and application of critical analysis skills.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final examination
Short answer questions. The questions will cover all unit materials from Weeks 1 to 12.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Kidwell, Brimble, Lenten, Docherty, Mazzola and Basu. (2019). Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (4th Ed). Wiley.
Other
CFA Institute. (2014). Standards of practice handbook (11th ed.). Charlottesville, Virginia: CFA Institute.
http://www.cfapubs.org/doi/pdf/10.2469/ccb.v2014.n4.1
Additional references and resources, including lecture overheads, additional notes, weekly reading, assignments can be found at the unit's Canvas site
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
UD01 Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)
- Apply general theoretical knowledge and technical skills across a wide range of disciplines within the built environment context and advanced knowledge and technical skills in a one major discipline area
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively, applying data analysis, design thinking, and strategic planning to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes; apply human centered and critical perspectives to evaluate projects, designs and innovations
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate coherent communication of knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in a diverse range of contexts and audiences
Relates to: ULO3 - Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods, design thinking and digital skills and present findings and recommendations
Relates to: Report - Collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and achieve shared goals
Relates to: ULO4 - Adapt to social, economical, technological and environmental challenges, reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative
Relates to: Final examination
UD05 Bachelor of Property Economics
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills, including fundamentals of building construction and knowledge of legal, social, cultural, and technological contexts, required to manage property assets and investment portfolios; analyse property markets, the drivers of property value and the feasibility of development; and identify future funding and transaction processes.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively to solve problems by applying methodologies and calculations to identify innovative solutions and sustainability strategies and evaluate the feasibility of property development and investment opportunities.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Communicate and collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders
Relates to: Report - Display professional, ethical judgment and initiative, adapt to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges, and lead and manage people with consideration for different cultural perspectives and priorities.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Final examination
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EFB201 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | EFX201 |
| Coordinator: | Amy Zhang | xiqian.zhang@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit introduces students to key elements of global financial markets, and the role of financial markets as an integral part of the economy and society. Topics explored in this unit include products, key players, organization, structure, regulation, ethics of major financial market types. Students will practice key skills of critical exploration and analysis in considering the role of finance theories and models to help understand key financial market events in broader social, economic and political contexts. Students will continue to develop and apply these foundational insights and critical thinking skills in subsequent finance units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of domestic and international financial markets, products, institutions and regulatory authorities. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically analyse theories and models of finance including the contributions, assumptions and limitations. [HO 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Demonstrate written communication skills to effectively structure, present and explain critical analysis of finance theories, models and thinking. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Critically analyse the social and ethical implications of financial theories and models. [SE 5.1, 5.2]
Content
This unit focuses on major areas of financial markets, including financial market theories, financial institutions, equity markets, fixed income markets, foreign exchange markets, derivatives markets, and ethical issues in financial markets. Discussion of those areas are from both Australian and international perspectives.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a critical approach to exploring financial theories and their relationship to real world events. Students will be introduced to diverse thinking and critical insights into financial market events and develop their own critical analysis skills drawing on texts, readings, online resources, guided discussions, interactive tutorials and practical exercises.
This unit has a formal class contact time in lectures and tutorials of approximately three hours (lecture two hours, tutorial one hour). The lectures will present material relevant to the understanding of domestic and international financial markets. In addition, recent developments in the Australian and global financial markets will be reviewed. This material is to be examined in conjunction with the required reading for the topic. Lectures and text readings are to be viewed as complementary educational tools rather than substitutes with examinable material presented in either of these mediums or both.
Resources such as PowerPoint slides for each lecture topic and references of required readings are provided on the unit's Canvas site. Important announcements in relation to the unit are also made available here. You will need your student number and password to access the Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment in this unit aims to support your achievement of the unit learning outcomes and course assurance of learning goals. The assessment has been designed in order to allow you to:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment);
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid Semester exam
Multiple choice exam. The questions will cover all unit materials from weeks 1 to 5.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1)
Assessment: Report
The assignment will require knowledge and understanding of unit materials and application of critical analysis skills.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final examination
Short answer questions. The questions will cover all unit materials from Weeks 1 to 12.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Kidwell, Brimble, Lenten, Docherty, Mazzola and Basu. (2019). Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (4th Ed). Wiley.
Other
CFA Institute. (2014). Standards of practice handbook (11th ed.). Charlottesville, Virginia: CFA Institute.
http://www.cfapubs.org/doi/pdf/10.2469/ccb.v2014.n4.1
Additional references and resources, including lecture overheads, additional notes, weekly reading, assignments can be found at the unit's Canvas site
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
UD01 Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)
- Apply general theoretical knowledge and technical skills across a wide range of disciplines within the built environment context and advanced knowledge and technical skills in a one major discipline area
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively, applying data analysis, design thinking, and strategic planning to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes; apply human centered and critical perspectives to evaluate projects, designs and innovations
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate coherent communication of knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in a diverse range of contexts and audiences
Relates to: ULO3 - Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods, design thinking and digital skills and present findings and recommendations
Relates to: Report - Collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and achieve shared goals
Relates to: ULO4 - Adapt to social, economical, technological and environmental challenges, reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative
Relates to: Final examination
UD05 Bachelor of Property Economics
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills, including fundamentals of building construction and knowledge of legal, social, cultural, and technological contexts, required to manage property assets and investment portfolios; analyse property markets, the drivers of property value and the feasibility of development; and identify future funding and transaction processes.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively to solve problems by applying methodologies and calculations to identify innovative solutions and sustainability strategies and evaluate the feasibility of property development and investment opportunities.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Communicate and collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders
Relates to: Report - Display professional, ethical judgment and initiative, adapt to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges, and lead and manage people with consideration for different cultural perspectives and priorities.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Final examination
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | EFB201 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | EFX201 |
Overview
This unit introduces students to key elements of global financial markets, and the role of financial markets as an integral part of the economy and society. Topics explored in this unit include products, key players, organization, structure, regulation, ethics of major financial market types. Students will practice key skills of critical exploration and analysis in considering the role of finance theories and models to help understand key financial market events in broader social, economic and political contexts. Students will continue to develop and apply these foundational insights and critical thinking skills in subsequent finance units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of domestic and international financial markets, products, institutions and regulatory authorities. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically analyse theories and models of finance including the contributions, assumptions and limitations. [HO 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Demonstrate written communication skills to effectively structure, present and explain critical analysis of finance theories, models and thinking. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Critically analyse the social and ethical implications of financial theories and models. [SE 5.1, 5.2]
Content
This unit focuses on major areas of financial markets, including financial market theories, financial institutions, equity markets, fixed income markets, foreign exchange markets, derivatives markets, and ethical issues in financial markets. Discussion of those areas are from both Australian and international perspectives.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a critical approach to exploring financial theories and their relationship to real world events. Students will be introduced to diverse thinking and critical insights into financial market events and develop their own critical analysis skills drawing on texts, readings, online resources, guided discussions, interactive tutorials and practical exercises.
This unit has a formal class contact time in lectures and tutorials of approximately three hours (lecture two hours, tutorial one hour). The lectures will present material relevant to the understanding of domestic and international financial markets. In addition, recent developments in the Australian and global financial markets will be reviewed. This material is to be examined in conjunction with the required reading for the topic. Lectures and text readings are to be viewed as complementary educational tools rather than substitutes with examinable material presented in either of these mediums or both.
Resources such as PowerPoint slides for each lecture topic and references of required readings are provided on the unit's Canvas site. Important announcements in relation to the unit are also made available here. You will need your student number and password to access the Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment in this unit aims to support your achievement of the unit learning outcomes and course assurance of learning goals. The assessment has been designed in order to allow you to:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment);
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid Semester exam
Multiple choice exam. The questions will cover all unit materials from weeks 1 to 5.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1)
Assessment: Report
The assignment will require knowledge and understanding of unit materials and application of critical analysis skills.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final examination
Short answer questions. The questions will cover all unit materials from Weeks 1 to 12.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Kidwell, Brimble, Lenten, Docherty, Mazzola and Basu. (2019). Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (4th Ed). Wiley.
Other
CFA Institute. (2014). Standards of practice handbook (11th ed.). Charlottesville, Virginia: CFA Institute.
http://www.cfapubs.org/doi/pdf/10.2469/ccb.v2014.n4.1
Additional references and resources, including lecture overheads, additional notes, weekly reading, assignments can be found at the unit's Canvas site
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
UD01 Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)
- Apply general theoretical knowledge and technical skills across a wide range of disciplines within the built environment context and advanced knowledge and technical skills in a one major discipline area
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively, applying data analysis, design thinking, and strategic planning to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes; apply human centered and critical perspectives to evaluate projects, designs and innovations
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate coherent communication of knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in a diverse range of contexts and audiences
Relates to: ULO3 - Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods, design thinking and digital skills and present findings and recommendations
Relates to: Report - Collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and achieve shared goals
Relates to: ULO4 - Adapt to social, economical, technological and environmental challenges, reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative
Relates to: Final examination
UD05 Bachelor of Property Economics
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills, including fundamentals of building construction and knowledge of legal, social, cultural, and technological contexts, required to manage property assets and investment portfolios; analyse property markets, the drivers of property value and the feasibility of development; and identify future funding and transaction processes.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively to solve problems by applying methodologies and calculations to identify innovative solutions and sustainability strategies and evaluate the feasibility of property development and investment opportunities.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Communicate and collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders
Relates to: Report - Display professional, ethical judgment and initiative, adapt to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges, and lead and manage people with consideration for different cultural perspectives and priorities.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Final examination
Unit Outline: Summer 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EFB201 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | EFX201 |
Overview
This unit introduces students to key elements of global financial markets, and the role of financial markets as an integral part of the economy and society. Topics explored in this unit include products, key players, organization, structure, regulation, ethics of major financial market types. Students will practice key skills of critical exploration and analysis in considering the role of finance theories and models to help understand key financial market events in broader social, economic and political contexts. Students will continue to develop and apply these foundational insights and critical thinking skills in subsequent finance units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of domestic and international financial markets, products, institutions and regulatory authorities. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically analyse theories and models of finance including the contributions, assumptions and limitations. [HO 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Demonstrate written communication skills to effectively structure, present and explain critical analysis of finance theories, models and thinking. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Critically analyse the social and ethical implications of financial theories and models. [SE 5.1, 5.2]
Content
This unit focuses on major areas of financial markets, including financial market theories, financial institutions, equity markets, fixed income markets, foreign exchange markets, derivatives markets, and ethical issues in financial markets. Discussion of those areas are from both Australian and international perspectives.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a critical approach to exploring financial theories and their relationship to real world events. Students will be introduced to diverse thinking and critical insights into financial market events and develop their own critical analysis skills drawing on texts, readings, online resources, guided discussions, interactive tutorials and practical exercises.
This unit has a formal class contact time in lectures and tutorials of approximately three hours (lecture two hours, tutorial one hour). The lectures will present material relevant to the understanding of domestic and international financial markets. In addition, recent developments in the Australian and global financial markets will be reviewed. This material is to be examined in conjunction with the required reading for the topic. Lectures and text readings are to be viewed as complementary educational tools rather than substitutes with examinable material presented in either of these mediums or both.
Resources such as PowerPoint slides for each lecture topic and references of required readings are provided on the unit's Canvas site. Important announcements in relation to the unit are also made available here. You will need your student number and password to access the Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment in this unit aims to support your achievement of the unit learning outcomes and course assurance of learning goals. The assessment has been designed in order to allow you to:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment);
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid Semester exam
Multiple choice exam. The questions will cover all unit materials from weeks 1 to 5.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1)
Assessment: Report
The assignment will require knowledge and understanding of unit materials and application of critical analysis skills.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final examination
Short answer questions. The questions will cover all unit materials from Weeks 1 to 12.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Kidwell, Brimble, Lenten, Docherty, Mazzola and Basu. (2019). Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (4th Ed). Wiley.
Other
CFA Institute. (2014). Standards of practice handbook (11th ed.). Charlottesville, Virginia: CFA Institute.
http://www.cfapubs.org/doi/pdf/10.2469/ccb.v2014.n4.1
Additional references and resources, including lecture overheads, additional notes, weekly reading, assignments can be found at the unit's Canvas site
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
UD01 Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)
- Apply general theoretical knowledge and technical skills across a wide range of disciplines within the built environment context and advanced knowledge and technical skills in a one major discipline area
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively, applying data analysis, design thinking, and strategic planning to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes; apply human centered and critical perspectives to evaluate projects, designs and innovations
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate coherent communication of knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in a diverse range of contexts and audiences
Relates to: ULO3 - Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods, design thinking and digital skills and present findings and recommendations
Relates to: Report - Collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and achieve shared goals
Relates to: ULO4 - Adapt to social, economical, technological and environmental challenges, reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative
Relates to: Final examination
UD05 Bachelor of Property Economics
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills, including fundamentals of building construction and knowledge of legal, social, cultural, and technological contexts, required to manage property assets and investment portfolios; analyse property markets, the drivers of property value and the feasibility of development; and identify future funding and transaction processes.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively to solve problems by applying methodologies and calculations to identify innovative solutions and sustainability strategies and evaluate the feasibility of property development and investment opportunities.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Communicate and collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders
Relates to: Report - Display professional, ethical judgment and initiative, adapt to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges, and lead and manage people with consideration for different cultural perspectives and priorities.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Final examination
Unit Outline: Summer 2025, Online
| Unit code: | EFB201 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 48 credit points of completed studies. |
| Equivalent: | EFX201 |
Overview
This unit introduces students to key elements of global financial markets, and the role of financial markets as an integral part of the economy and society. Topics explored in this unit include products, key players, organization, structure, regulation, ethics of major financial market types. Students will practice key skills of critical exploration and analysis in considering the role of finance theories and models to help understand key financial market events in broader social, economic and political contexts. Students will continue to develop and apply these foundational insights and critical thinking skills in subsequent finance units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of domestic and international financial markets, products, institutions and regulatory authorities. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically analyse theories and models of finance including the contributions, assumptions and limitations. [HO 2.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: HO (2.1)
- Demonstrate written communication skills to effectively structure, present and explain critical analysis of finance theories, models and thinking. [PC 3.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
- Critically analyse the social and ethical implications of financial theories and models. [SE 5.1, 5.2]
Content
This unit focuses on major areas of financial markets, including financial market theories, financial institutions, equity markets, fixed income markets, foreign exchange markets, derivatives markets, and ethical issues in financial markets. Discussion of those areas are from both Australian and international perspectives.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a critical approach to exploring financial theories and their relationship to real world events. Students will be introduced to diverse thinking and critical insights into financial market events and develop their own critical analysis skills drawing on texts, readings, online resources, guided discussions, interactive tutorials and practical exercises.
This unit has a formal class contact time in lectures and tutorials of approximately three hours (lecture two hours, tutorial one hour). The lectures will present material relevant to the understanding of domestic and international financial markets. In addition, recent developments in the Australian and global financial markets will be reviewed. This material is to be examined in conjunction with the required reading for the topic. Lectures and text readings are to be viewed as complementary educational tools rather than substitutes with examinable material presented in either of these mediums or both.
Resources such as PowerPoint slides for each lecture topic and references of required readings are provided on the unit's Canvas site. Important announcements in relation to the unit are also made available here. You will need your student number and password to access the Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment in this unit aims to support your achievement of the unit learning outcomes and course assurance of learning goals. The assessment has been designed in order to allow you to:
- receive feedback on your learning as you progress toward the development of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes (formative assessment);
- demonstrate your learning in order to achieve a final grade (summative assessment).
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid Semester exam
Multiple choice exam. The questions will cover all unit materials from weeks 1 to 5.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1)
Assessment: Report
The assignment will require knowledge and understanding of unit materials and application of critical analysis skills.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final examination
Short answer questions. The questions will cover all unit materials from Weeks 1 to 12.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Kidwell, Brimble, Lenten, Docherty, Mazzola and Basu. (2019). Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (4th Ed). Wiley.
Other
CFA Institute. (2014). Standards of practice handbook (11th ed.). Charlottesville, Virginia: CFA Institute.
http://www.cfapubs.org/doi/pdf/10.2469/ccb.v2014.n4.1
Additional references and resources, including lecture overheads, additional notes, weekly reading, assignments can be found at the unit's Canvas site
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BS05 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS06 Bachelor of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
BS08 Bachelor of Business - International
- Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination - Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Relates to: ULO3, Report - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
Relates to: ULO4, Final examination
UD01 Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)
- Apply general theoretical knowledge and technical skills across a wide range of disciplines within the built environment context and advanced knowledge and technical skills in a one major discipline area
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively, applying data analysis, design thinking, and strategic planning to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes; apply human centered and critical perspectives to evaluate projects, designs and innovations
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Demonstrate coherent communication of knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in a diverse range of contexts and audiences
Relates to: ULO3 - Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods, design thinking and digital skills and present findings and recommendations
Relates to: Report - Collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders to build and maintain positive working relationships and achieve shared goals
Relates to: ULO4 - Adapt to social, economical, technological and environmental challenges, reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative
Relates to: Final examination
UD05 Bachelor of Property Economics
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills, including fundamentals of building construction and knowledge of legal, social, cultural, and technological contexts, required to manage property assets and investment portfolios; analyse property markets, the drivers of property value and the feasibility of development; and identify future funding and transaction processes.
Relates to: ULO1, Mid Semester exam, Report, Final examination - Think critically and innovatively to solve problems by applying methodologies and calculations to identify innovative solutions and sustainability strategies and evaluate the feasibility of property development and investment opportunities.
Relates to: ULO2, Report, Final examination - Communicate and collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders
Relates to: Report - Display professional, ethical judgment and initiative, adapt to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges, and lead and manage people with consideration for different cultural perspectives and priorities.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Final examination