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FINS3646 Toolkit for Finance - 2024
Published on the 13 May 2024
General Course Information
Course Code : FINS3646
Year : 2024
Term : Term 2
Teaching Period : T2
Course Details & Outcomes
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to some of the computational tools and techniques necessary to navigate through recent technological advances in the fnancial services industry.
Using a hands-on approach, you will learn how to write simple Python codes to solve a number of practical problems. Potential projects covered in the course include the collection of Internet- based fnancial data, real time analysis of arbitrage opportunities, implementation of event studies, and asset pricing, along with related analytical methods. The concepts learned in this course will help you develop a Python toolkit, which can be extended to tackle more complex problems in both traditional Finance and FinTech.
Course Aims
Toolkit for Financial Market Decisions (TFFMD) is intended for students of all backgrounds; no prior coding experience is required. TFFMD is part of the School of Banking and Finance's
FinTech (Financial Technology) series of courses, and it should provide useful background knowledge for more advanced courses. TFFMD should also prove useful if you wish to pursue careers outside FinTech, as it teaches you more efcient ways to solve standard fnancial problems.
Relationship to Other Courses
Toolkit for Finance (TFF) is intended for students of all backgrounds; no prior coding experience is required. FINS3645 (Financial Market Data Design and Analysis) provides useful background information on active areas in FinTech but is not a prerequisite for this course. TFF is part of the School of Banking and Finance's FinTech (Financial Technology) series of courses, and it should provide useful background knowledge for more advanced courses. TFF should also prove useful for students pursuing careers outside FinTech, teaching them more efcient ways to solve standard Financial problems.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes |
Program learning outcomes |
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CLO1 : Develop a kit of common tools used in the fnancial markets that can be applied in a variety of real-world settings. |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication • PLO4 : Teamwork |
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CLO2 : Implement alternative ways to collect, manipulate, and analyse data to answer questions related to market efciency. |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication |
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CLO3 : Evaluate implications of technological advances on the current and future states of the fnancial services industry. |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication |
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CLO4 : Translate abstract fnancial theories into usable tools for competing in the fnance workplace. |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication |
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CLO5 : Collaborate in teams to fnd solutions to real-world problems in the fnance sector. |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication • PLO4 : Teamwork |
Learning and Teaching Technologies
Moodle - Learning Management System
Learning and Teaching in this course
Toolkit for Finance uses a hands-on, project-oriented teaching approach. Sessions will frst introduce a high-level task in Finance. We will then discuss solutions to that problem, building intuition from non-automated solutions. The class then pivots to the key concepts of the day, before fnally implementing a solution in Python.Toolkit for Finance is intended to help people studying Finance develop new skills. Such skills can help them learn alternate ways to accomplish typical work-place tasks or do things that would not otherwise be possible. Such skills help people work efciently and develop long-term marketplace competitiveness.
Assessments
Assessment Structure
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Assessment Item |
Weight |
Relevant Dates |
Program learning outcomes |
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Class Contribution and Weekly Quizzes Assessment Format: Individual |
35% |
Start Date: See Detailed assessment description Due Date: See Detailed assessment description |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication |
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Individual Project Assessment Format: Individual |
30% |
Start Date: See Detailed assessment description Due Date: See Detailed assessment description |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication |
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Group Project Assessment Format: Group |
35% |
Start Date: See Detailed assessment description Due Date: See Detailed assessment description |
• PLO1 : Business Knowledge • PLO2 : Problem Solving • PLO3 : Business Communication • PLO4 : Teamwork |
Assessment Details
Class Contribution and Weekly Quizzes
Assessment Overview
The weekly activities provide opportunities to students to practice weekly content discussed in each lecture.
Assesses: PLO1, PLO2, PLO3
Course Learning Outcomes
· CLO1 : Develop a kit of common tools used in the fnancial markets that can be applied in a variety of real-world settings.
· CLO2 : Implement alternative ways to collect, manipulate, and analyse data to answer questions related to market efciency.
· CLO3 : Evaluate implications of technological advances on the current and future states of the fnancial services industry.
· CLO5 : Collaborate in teams to fnd solutions to real-world problems in the fnance sector.
Detailed Assessment Description
Weight Assessment Name Assessment Due Date / Timing
25% WeeklyOnline Coding Quizzes On
oing, weeks 1-10
Submission notes
See Detailed assessment description
Assignment submission Turnitin type
This is not a Turnitin assignment
Individual Project
Assessment Overview
The projects evaluate student’s capability of using programming skills to solve practical problems individually.
Assesses: PLO1, PLO2, PLO3
BCom students: myBCom course points for PLO2
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO1 : Develop a kit of common tools used in the fnancial markets that can be applied in a variety of real-world settings.
CLO2 : Implement alternative ways to collect, manipulate, and analyse data to answer questions related to market efciency.
CLO3 : Evaluate implications of technological advances on the current and future states of the fnancial services industry.
· CLO4 : Translate abstract fnancial theories into usable tools for competing in the fnance workplace.
· CLO5 : Collaborate in teams to fnd solutions to real-world problems in the fnance sector.
Detailed Assessment Description
Weight Assessment Name
Assessment Due Date / Timing
30% IndividualProject Week 7
BCom students: myBCom course points for PLO2
Assignment submission Turnitin type
This is not a Turnitin assignment
Group Project
Assessment Overview
This project evaluates student’s capability in using programming skills to solve complex practical problems in a team environment.
Assesses: PLO1, PLO2, PLO3, PLO4
BCom students: myBCom course points for PLO4
Course Learning Outcomes
CLO1 : Develop a kit of common tools used in the fnancial markets that can be applied in a variety of real-world settings.
CLO2 : Implement alternative ways to collect, manipulate, and analyse data to answer questions related to market efciency.
CLO3 : Evaluate implications of technological advances on the current and future states of the fnancial services industry.
CLO4 : Translate abstract fnancial theories into usable tools for competing in the fnance workplace.
CLO5 : Collaborate in teams to fnd solutions to real-world problems in the fnance sector.
Detailed Assessment Description
Weight Assessment Name Assessment Due Date / Timing
5% Peer review Week 10
BCom students: myBCom course points for PLO4
Assignment submission Turnitin type
This is not a Turnitin assignment
General Assessment Information
Grading Basis
Standard
Requirements to pass course
In order to pass this course students must:
• Achieve a composite mark of at least 50 out of 100
• Engage actively in course learning activities and attempt all assessment requirements
• Meet any additional requirements specifed in the assessment details
• Meet the specifed attendance requirements of the course (see Schedule section)