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Research Methods in Finance (FNCE40004)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This course provides students with an understanding of issues involved in the design and conduct of empirical research in finance (including the application of statistical and econometric techniques) by examination of recent seminal published work in selected areas of the finance discipline. In doing so, it aims to help students develop a critical perspective on the development of the academic finance discipline and its contribution to the practice of finance.
Intended learning outcomes
- Discuss how research questions are created and developed into researchable and testable models.
- Appreciate the range of alternative empirical methods in finance.
- Develop an ability to critically analyse the research of others in finance.
- Provide the opportunity to develop a research proposal in finance.
Generic skills
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High level of development: problem solving; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.
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Moderate level of development: written communication; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
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Some level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; team work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into BH-COM and
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FNCE30001 | Investments |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
FNCE30002 | Corporate Finance |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 3-hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
- Two take home assignment, du ein weeks 6 and 12, and one class presentation, the total of which will not exceed 2000 words (40%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator James Brugler Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3-hour seminar per week Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Last updated: 3 November 2022