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Overview

Quantification and analysis of the market risks facing corporate and financial service firms.

About this paper

Paper title Financial Risk Management
Subject Finance
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,665.83
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
FINC 411
Contact
accountancyfinance@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

To be advised when paper is next offered.

Textbooks
Recommended: Jorion P., Value at Risk, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper should:

  • Be able to calculate VaR using the three basic methods
  • Understand the role of VaR, supplementary measures of risk and limitations
  • Be familiar with the theory and application of financial risk management in corporate settings

Overview

Quantification and analysis of the market risks facing corporate and financial service firms.

About this paper

Paper title Financial Risk Management
Subject Finance
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
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.
Restriction
FINC 411
Contact
accountancyfinance@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

To be advised when paper is next offered.

Textbooks

Recommended: Jorion P. (2006). Value at Risk (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper should:

  • Be able to calculate VaR using the three basic methods.
  • Understand the role of VaR, supplementary measures of risk and limitations.
  • Be familiar with the theory and application of financial risk management in corporate settings.
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