School Of BusinessFinancial Institutions and Markets (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700250.1
Discipline: ECONOMICS
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
200048 - Financial Institutions and Markets
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
About this Unit
The investment, financing and risk management decisions made by individuals, firms and governments are implemented by creating and trading financial instruments in financial markets, often with the involvement of a variety of institutions. Using the Australian financial system as an illustration, Financial Institutions and Markets introduces students to the theory and functions of financial institutions and markets. Students develop an understanding of the role and functions of bank and non-bank financial institutions and of markets in equities, debt, foreign exchange and derivatives.