| Unit name | Financial Crises |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EFIM30018 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Park |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
50% in Principles of Finance (EFIM20044) |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Accounting and Finance - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit starts by describing various types of financial crisis, providing historical illustrations. It goes on to examine explanations of these crises, with particular emphasis on the asset price bubbles and busts which often precede them. The 2007 credit crisis will be analysed in depth, especially the roles of financial engineering and securitization, as exemplified by the proliferation of asset-backed securities such Collateralised Debt Obligations and credit derivatives such as Credit Default Swaps. Finally, it explores the consequences of crises and briefly examines policy issues.
On successful completion of this unit a student will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions including lectures, tutorials, drop-in sessions, discussion boards and other online learning opportunities
This unit is assessed by two 1,000 word essays, each worth 50% of the total mark. Essay 1 will test ILO 1&2, and Essay 2 will test ILO 3&4.
There will be formative class presentations during the term.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
