Most lectures in this unit are presented by leading practitioners from the finance industry and some by experienced faculty members from Macquarie and other universities. The unit looks at a range of applied issues in finance, insurance, banking and economics that one might encounter in graduate careers or in a high-level position. The aim of this unit is to gain an understanding of how theory and practice mesh in the real world of financial markets. Previous topics covered include: legal issues surrounding financial services and financial products (eg, ASIC's RG146, carbon trading and other guidelines); equity valuation; venture capital; managing market risk; mergers and acquisitions;... -- Course Website
Instructor: Finance staff
Prerequisites: 3cp from ACST or AFIN units at 300 levelĀ