1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Markets. 3rd edn, New York, Harper Collins, 1992
MacFarlane, I., (ed.), The Deregulation of Financial Intermedimies
The Proceedings of a Conference. Sydney, Reserve Bank of
Australia, 1991
7be Reserve Bank Bulletin recent issues
LBE301 International Finance
3 hours per week Lilydale Prerequisite: LBElOO LBEZOO
Assessment: examination, assignment, multiple choice test,
essay
A stage 3 subject in the Bachelor of Business which also
maybe taken in the Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor
of Applied Science.
Objectives and Content
The intention in this subject is to provide students with the
theoretical and analytical skills necessary for the
understanding and evaluation of international financial
issues which are of importance to the Australian business
community and government.
Topics covered include:
the international financial environment;
Australia's external position;
exchange rate theories and systems;
the operation of foreign exchange markets;
the international financial system;
international banking; -
international regulation.
This course is particularly relevant for students who may
work in areas which have international financial or trade
dealings.
Recommended reading
Allan, R., Elstone, R., Lock, G. and Valentine, T. Foreign
Exchange Management. Sydney, Allen & Unwin, 1990
Giddy, I., Global Financial Markets, D.C. Heath and Company,
U.S.A., 1994
Khoury, Sarkis, The Deregulation of the World Financial Markets.
New York, Quorum Books, 1990
Madura, J. International Financial Management. 3rd edn, St. Paul,
Minn, West Publishing Co., 1992
Manuell, G. Floating Down Under - Foreign Exchange in Australia.
Sydney, Law Book Co., 1986
Skully, M. (ed.), International Corporate Finance. North Ryde,
N.S.W., Butterworths, 1990
LBH3OO Organisation and Management
3 hours per week Lilydale Prerequistite: nil Assessment:
Large group project: Work Group Profile: Syndicate Research
Report: Final Examination
A stage 3 subject in the Bachelor of Business which also
maybe taken in the Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor
of Applied Science.
Objectives
This subject aims to give students an understanding of the
issues facing managers in organisations and the context in
which they operate. Specifically, students will be introduced
to a framework which focusses on management in relation
to issues associated with contemporary Australian
organisations.
The subject also aims to enable students to better appreciate
the context of work by:
managing oneself and others in an organisational setting;
operating effectively in large and small self-managing
work teams;
managing relationships with co-workers, consultants,
and senior management. As well as providing students
with an introduction to various aspects of knowledge
associated with organising and managing, opportunities
are provided to develop the following:
appreciation of the value of independent study as well as
the value of learning to be an effective group member;
building on fundamental academic and research skills
such as: use of the library and other information
sources; analysis and synthesis; written and verbal
communication skills; report and essay writing skills;
interviewing and questioning skills.
Content
Human resources management;
organisational strategy and structure;
organisational environments and culture;
leadership, power and authority;
interpersonal communication and group dynamics;
managing change;
social responsibility and ethics;
emerging issues for contemporary organisations.
Recommended reading
Robbins, S. & Mukerji, D. Managzng Organisations, Prentice Hall,
Sydney, 1994
Only one text for subject.
LBLl 00 Introduction to Commercial Law
3 hours per week Lilydale Prerequistite: nil Assessment:
To be advised
A stage 1 subject in the Bachelor of Business which also
maybe taken in the Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor
of Applied Science.
Ob jedives
To introduce students to basic legal concepts;
to develop an understanding of the nature and function
of contract law.
Content
The Australian legal system;
the nature of contract;
making a contract;
the terms of a contract;
vitiating a contract;
breach of Contract;
remedies.
Recommended reading
Graw, S., An Introduction to the Law of Contract, Law Book Coy,
1995
Khoury, D., and Yarnouni, Understanding Contract Law,
Butterworths,l995
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