Overview
An investigation of contemporary issues in micro-finance, examining Fin-Tech, behavioural finance, financial regulation, finance and monetary policy and emerging market finance.
The paper will focus on the principal contemporary issues of change, debate and concerns in finance and financial markets and how these impact business decisions and business and economic prospects. It is expected that these topics will change over time as issues and economic conditions change. The topics covered will draw on 'vernacular' knowledge of practitioners and policy makers, but this will be complemented by the latest academic research in the selected topics.
About this paper
| Paper title | Contemporary Issues in Finance |
|---|---|
| Subject | Doctor of Business Administration |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (24 August 2026 - 16 October 2026)
(Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (24 August 2026 - 16 October 2026) (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,665.83 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- DBA
- Notes
- This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
- Contact
- otago-dba@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Dr Martien Lubberink
- Paper Structure
The current topics that the paper might cover include:
- Finance post GFC: Financial regulation, ethics and governance
- Finance and monetary policy and long-term investment returns (quantitative easing, negative interest rates, etc)
- FinTech and financial innovation (Bitcoins, peer-to-peer lending/disintermediation, high frequency trading, exchange traded funds, automated financial advice)
- Finance and demographic change
- Finance and the Asian century: new markets, opportunities and risks
- Climate and clean energy finance markets (carbon markets, stranded assets, etc)
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
Taught through seminars and online through Blackboard.
- Textbooks
- Readings will be made available through Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Global perspective, Cultural understanding, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of financial theory pertaining to international financial management and the use of financial instruments in the international context
- Develop a frame of reference through which to identify, evaluate and solve financial problems pertaining to the broad area of international finance with or without complete information
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary financial issues, factors that influence those issues, and their relevance for international business
Overview
An investigation of contemporary issues in micro-finance, examining Fin-Tech, behavioural finance, financial regulation, finance and monetary policy and emerging market finance.
The paper will focus on the principal contemporary issues of change, debate and concerns in finance and financial markets and how these impact business decisions and business and economic prospects.
It is expected that these topics will change over time as issues and economic conditions change. The topics covered will draw on "vernacular" knowledge of practitioners and policy makers, but this will be complemented by the latest academic research in the selected topics.
About this paper
| Paper title | Contemporary Issues in Finance |
|---|---|
| Subject | Doctor of Business Administration |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- DBA
- Notes
- This paper includes a compulsory on-campus component.
- Contact
- otagodba@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Associate Professor Martien Lubberink
- Paper Structure
The current topics that the paper might cover include:
- Finance post GFC: financial regulation, ethics and governance.
- Finance and monetary policy and long-term investment returns (quantitative easing, negative interest rates, etc.).
- FinTech and financial innovation (Bitcoins, peer-to-peer lending/disintermediation, high frequency trading, exchange traded funds, automated financial advice).
- Finance and demographic change.
- Finance and the Asian century: new markets, opportunities and risks.
- Climate and clean energy finance markets (carbon markets, stranded assets, etc.).
- Teaching Arrangements
The distance learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
Taught through seminars and online through Aoroa.
- Textbooks
Readings will be made available through Aoroa.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Global perspective, Cultural understanding, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Communication, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of financial theory pertaining to international financial management and the use of financial instruments in the international context.
- Develop a frame of reference through which to identify, evaluate and solve financial problems pertaining to the broad area of international finance with or without complete information.
- Develop a critical understanding of contemporary financial issues, factors that influence those issues and their relevance for international business.