Managing Risk

Subject 208-728 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

April, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject is taught using multimedia teaching techniques and is based around business case studies.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Students must be able to perform word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and have a reasonable understanding of the Internet and the University's Learning Management System.

Coordinator

Mr Peter Francis Mcsweeney
Subject Overview: This subject concerns the theory and practice of risk

management using risk management instruments of futures,

options and other derivative instruments. The emphasis is on

applying these instruments to applied business situations and

on developing, implementing and refining trading strategies

designed to meet the precise needs of a specialised user.
Assessment: Individual Assignments, 3000 words (40%),

Group Assignments, 2000 words (20%), Case Studies, 2000

words (20%), On-line Discussion Participation (20%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

It is expected students will develop:

  • Awareness of and ability to utilise appropriate communication technology and methods for the storage, management and analysis of data
  • Highly developed computer-based skills to allow for effective on-line learning and communication
  • Ability to collaborate, exchange ideas and debate across on-line platforms
  • Ability to plan work, use time effectively and manage small projects
Related Course(s): Master of Agribusiness (Coursework)
Master of Food Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Food Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science

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