it is not corporate finance, it is microfinance assignment.
FIN204 MICROFINANCE T2 2021 KING’S OWN INSTITUTE* Success in Higher Education Approved by KOI Academic Board for T2 2021 FIN204 MICROFINANCE T221 14/07/2021 12:11 PAGE 1 OF 15 *AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD © ABN: 72 132 629 979 CRICOS 03171A FIN204 MICROFINANCE T221 All information in the Subject Outline is correct at the time of approval. KOI reserves the right to make changes to the Subject Outline if they become necessary. Any changes require the approval of the KOI Academic Board and will be formally advised to those students who may be affected by email and via Moodle. Information contained within this Subject Outline applies to students enrolled in the trimester as indicated 1. General Information 1.1 Administrative Details Associated HE Award(s) Duration Level Subject Coordinator B Bus (Accg.); B Bus (Mgmt. & Finance) 1 trimester Level 2 Ruhina Karim
[email protected] P: +61 (2) 9283 3583 L: Level 1, 545 Kent St. Consultation: via Moodle or by appointment. 1.2 Core / Elective This is an elective subject for B Bus (Mgmt. & Finance) and for B Bus (Acct.). 1.3 Subject Weighting Indicated below is the weighting of this subject and the total course points. Subject Credit Points Total Course Credit Points 4 BBus (Accg.) 96; BBus (Mgmt. & Finance) 96 1.4 Student Workload Indicated below is the expected student workload per week for this subject No. timetabled hours/week* No. personal study hours/week** Total workload hours/week*** 4 hours/week (2 hour Lecture + 2 hour Tutorial) 6 hours/week 10 hours/week * Total time spent per week at lectures and tutorials. ** Total time students are expected to spend per week in studying, completing assignments, etc. *** Combination of timetable hours and personal study. 1.5 Mode of Delivery Online (face-to-face teaching temporarily suspended due to COVID-19). 1.6 Pre-requisites ACC100 Introduction to Accounting and FIN200 Corporate Financial Management 1.7 General Study and Resource Requirements o Students are expected to attend classes with the weekly worksheets and subject support material provided in Moodle. Students should read this material before coming to class to improve their ability to participate in the weekly activities. o Students will require access to the internet and their KOI email and should have basic skills in word processing software such as MS Word, spreadsheet software such as MS Excel and visual presentation software such as MS PowerPoint. o Computers and WIFI facilities are extensively available for student use throughout KOI. Students are encouraged to make use of the campus Library for reference materials. Resource requirements specific to this subject: Students should have a non-programmable calculator. Applications in smart phones will not be sufficient to perform the required calculations. FIN204 Approved by KOI Academic Board for T2 2021 FIN204 MICROFINANCE T221 14/07/2021 12:11 PAGE 2 OF 15 *AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD © ABN: 72 132 629 979 CRICOS 03171A 2 Academic Details 2.1 Overview of the Subject Microfinance is a relatively new approach in the finance industry, delivering a range of varied financial services to poor and socially marginalised people, particularly women, who are not able to obtain financial services from – or are generally ignored by – traditional financial institutions. This subject is an introduction to microfinance. It examines the origins, motivations, operations, services, impacts, major risks and government interventions relating to what is now a major industry across many countries, helping many millions of people to become self-sufficient. It provides insights into this expanding area as well as case studies to illustrate its impacts, benefits and limitations. 2.2 Graduate Attributes for Undergraduate Courses Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), and the Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance) courses from King’s Own Institute will achieve the graduate attributes expected from successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework (2nd edition, January 2013). Graduates at this level will be able to apply an advanced body of knowledge from their major area of study in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship and as a pathway for further learning. King’s Own Institute’s generic graduate attributes for a bachelor’s level degree are summarised below: Across the course, these skills are developed progressively at three levels: o Level 1 Foundation – Students learn the basic skills, theories and techniques of the subject and apply them in basic, stand-alone contexts. o Level 2 Intermediate – Students further develop skills, theories and techniques of the subject and apply them in more complex contexts, beginning to integrate the application with other subjects. o Level 3 Advanced – Students have a demonstrated ability to plan, research and apply the skills, theories and techniques of the subject in complex situations, integrating the subject content with a range of other subject disciplines within the context of the course. KOI Bachelor Degree Graduate Attributes Detailed Description Knowledge Current, comprehensive and coherent knowledge Critical Thinking Critical thinking and creative skills to analyse and synthesise information and evaluate new problems Communication Communication skills for effective reading, writing, listening and presenting in varied modes and contexts and for transferring knowledge and skills to a variety of audiences Information Literacy Information and technological skills for accessing, evaluating, managing and using information professionally Problem Solving Skills Skills to apply logical and creative thinking to solve problems and evaluate solutions Ethical and Cultural Sensitivity Appreciation of ethical principles, cultural sensitivity and social responsibility, both personally and professionally Teamwork Leadership and teamwork skills to collaborate, inspire colleagues and manage responsibly with positive results Professional Skills Professional skills to exercise judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making FIN204 Approved by KOI Academic Board for T2 2021 FIN204 MICROFINANCE T221 14/07/2021 12:11 PAGE 3 OF 15 *AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD © ABN: 72 132 629 979 CRICOS 03171A 2.3 Subject Learning Outcomes This is a Level 2 subject. Listed below, are key knowledge and skills students are expected to attain by successfully completing this subject: Subject Learning Outcomes Contribution to Graduate Attributes a) Describe the history and development of microfinance, the various types of microfinance services and their goals, the current scale of operations and the regulatory framework governing the industry. b) Identify the key users of microfinance services, with emphasis on the high female participation, the micro-entrepreneurs, group lending activities and lending methodologies. c) Outline the various types of microfinance institutions, their management and the work-force employed, their lending activities, and the subsidies and other assistance granted. d) Analyse the benefits, achievements and other impacts of microfinance and its institutions, along with the criticisms, limitations and shortcomings of the industry. e) Discuss the sources of finance for the industry, the profitability of microfinance institutions and the scope for direct and portfolio investment in the organisations. f) Assess the global economic and social performance of microfinance institutions, along with loan pricing and sustainability, and examine the future prospects of the industry. 2.4 Subject Content and Structure Below are details of the subject content and how it is structured, including specific topics covered in lectures and tutorials. Reading refers to the text unless otherwise indicated. Tutorial exercises comprise questions on that day’s topic along with a range of multiple-choice questions. Weekly Planner: Week (beginning) Topic covered in each week’s lecture Reading(s) Expected work as listed in Moodle 1 05 Jul What is Microfinance (MF)? History of MF; MF and the fight against poverty; MF interest groups; Impact investing; Risks of investing in MF institutions (MFIs); Social benefits of MFIs; Selected MF terms. Chs. 1, 2 Tutorial Exercises [Listing of Weekly Tutorial Exercises appears on the FIN204 Moodle Page.] 2 12 Jul Intervention in Credit Markets - Major MF participants; Their regulation; Development Ch. 3 Tutorial Exercises Quiz 1 due FIN204 Approved by KOI Academic Board for T2 2021 FIN204 MICROFINANCE T221 14/07/2021 12:11 PAGE 4 OF 15 *AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT PTY LTD © ABN: 72 132 629 979 CRICOS 03171A Finance Institutions; Global coverage; Impact of Geneva and the United Nations on MF. 3 19 Jul Micro-entrepreneurs (MEs) – the MF clients; Poverty levels and MEs’ needs; Types of loans; Operating regions; Industries funded. Ch. 4 Tutorial Exercises Quiz 2 due 4 26 Jul Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) - Definition; Goals; Types; Funding; Subsidies; Services provided; Regulation of MFIs. Ch. 5 Tutorial Exercises Quiz 3 due Formative assessment 5 02 Aug Lending Methodologies – Traditional credit theory and MF; Loan types; Socio-economic factors – urban v. rural; gender issues; over- indebtedness; default prevention and debt restructuring; The Loan Officer’s role. Ch. 6 Tutorial Exercises Quiz 4 due (Quiz 5 in class) 6 09 Aug Mid trimester exam Introduction to Assignment 2, and topic discussion Preview of weeks 7-11 7 16 Aug Loan Pricing and Sustainability – Interest rate components; A sustainable interest rate; Regional differences; Loan recipients’ willingness to pay. Ch 7 Tutorial Exercises 8 23 Aug Social Performance – Definition; Management; Measurement standards and outcomes; Client protection principles; Performance goals; Social ratings agencies; Technical assistance; Links with profitability. Ch.