JIANGXI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICSMODERN ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK2012-2013Division of ECONOMICSFinance ProgrammeContent1 Introduction32 The Finance Programme32.1 Teaching Methods and Medium of Instruction32.2 Programme Aims, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes33 Programme Structure44.1 BE Core Subjects54.2 Major Required Subjects54.3 Major Elective Subjects64.3 General Education Required Subjects64.4 General Education Elective Subjects74.5 Practice Teaching Modules75 Course Syllabus85.1 International Finance85.2 Corporate Finance95.3 Risk Management of Financial Institutions105.4 Futures and Investment111 IntroductionThis student handbook provides some general information about the Finance Programme in the Division of Economics, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics Modern Economics and Management College. Students can also find specific information about the programme curriculum, structure, degree requirements, etc. in this handbook. Students should read this handbook carefully and talk to their mentor, teacher, Programme Coordinator, or the Division Dean if they have any queries. The contents of this handbook are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.2 The Finance ProgrammeThe Finance Programme at JUFE is committed to quality, leading-edge education and research. It offers the Bachelor of Economics in Finance.2.1 Teaching Methods and Medium of InstructionThere is an extensive programme of lectures, classes, and seminars. Teaching will be mainly by formal lectures. Tutorials will also be organized to further complement formal lectures. The most up-to-date IT tools to aid teaching and learning will be used. English is the medium of instruction for lectures and tutorials. Students are required to attend all lectures. To minimize disruption to classes, students should arrive promptly and should remain in the classroom for the duration of the lecture.2.2 Programme Aims, Objectives, and Learning OutcomesThe general aim of the Bachelor of Bachelor of Economics in Finance degree programme is to equip students with basic knowledge in financial investment and to prepare students for the multi-dimension field of financial management. Graduates will be in a strong position to gain employment with private and public companies in Mainland China, or abroad, and also in many government departments. They may be employed by merchant banks, investment firms, consulting companies, private and public corporations, and government agencies.Specifically, the objectives of the programme are to equip students with:(1) A deep understanding of the increasingly global nature of contemporary business;(2) In-depth knowledge in business ethics and good corporate governance;(3) Good information technology skills required for todays business world; and(4) Excellent oral and written communication, both in Chinese and English, and interpersonal skills that are necessary for effective management.Upon successful completion of the programme, the students should attain good understanding of(1) financial markets work;(2) capital investment;(3) valuation of companies for acquisition or disposal;(4) financial risks in an international context;(5) interpersonal, communication, presentation and computer skills.3 Programme StructureThe BE in Finance is a four-year full-time degree programme. In addition to the subjects of the main discipline, students are required to take supporting, interdisciplinary, general education subjects and the whole person education experiential learning modules of their own choice. In the final year of the study, students have to take individual final year projects, in which they can gain in-depth knowledge, basic research techniques, and training in writing thesis.Students are normally expected to complete 180 credits within the curriculum structure below:SubjectsCreditsBE Core Subjects44Major Required Subjects28Major Elective Subjects20General Education Required Subjects52General Education Elective Subjects14Practice Teaching Modules22Total 1804.1 BE Core SubjectsCodeSubjectCreditSemester33014Database Application4335103Political Economy3205043Microeconomics3305033Macroeconomics3402004Accounting Principle4206003Statistics3500013Management3303023Calculus3103034Calculus4203043Linear Algebra3303054Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics4402007Intermediate Accounting4315783Tax Planning35-Total44-4.2 Major Required SubjectsCodeSubjectCreditSemester01034Money and Banking4401044Insurance4401054Securities and Investment4601064International Finance4501084Corporate Finance4501094Financial Engineering4701104Risk Managem