Key facts
UNE unit code: ECON334
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Businesses are exposed to uncertainty, creating both opportunities and the risk of financial loss. In a rapidly changing business environment, it is critical to understand how to manage risks.
This unit will allow you to develop skills to assess business risk, identify its sources and management implications, and identify strategies and techniques available to cope with risk.
You will explore theories of decision making under uncertainty and analyse diversification of business risk. You will also examine futures and options markets.
When studying this unit, you will focus on risk management in agribusiness and agricultural production, but the theories and models employed can be applied to investment decision making in the broader economy.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
Students considering enrolment in ECON334 should be familiar with basic mathematical concepts such as arithmetic and algebra. If you are unsure, please contact the Unit Coordinator at emilio.morales@une.edu.au before enrolling.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- identify and demonstrate an in depth understanding of how risk influences business decision making;
- assess and critically apply risky business decisions using advanced microeconomic theory;
- demonstrate an in depth understanding of how to hedge on futures and options commodity markets using advanced analytical techniques; and
- demonstrate an in depth understanding of how to hedge on futures and options exchange rate markets.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Trimester Exam | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Fully invigilated exam. |
| Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Fully invigilated final exam. |
Learning resources
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