School Of BusinessStrategic Bank ManagementWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 51173.2
Discipline: BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
200426 - Corporate Finance and 51166 - Credit and Lending Decisions
Prerequisite
51165 Financial Institution Management
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 2705 Master of Finance, 2702 Master of Applied Finance, 2704 or 2745 Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance or 2708 Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance.
About this Unit
This unit examines a range of contemporary issues facing financial services firms in the twenty-first century. The unit provides an in-depth examination of changing demands and needs of the various stakeholders of financial services firms and a major emphasis is put on the evaluation and analysis of resulting implications. For each identified issue, major conclusions are drawn and strategies developed to deal with the associated challenges and opportunities for management. Special topics are covered in line with pertinent events in the industry.