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Research Methods in Finance (FNCE40004)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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 the BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)
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All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FNCE30001 | Investments |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
FNCE30007 | Derivative Securities |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FNCE20005 | Corporate Financial Decision Making |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
FNCE30002 | Corporate Finance | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two take home assignment, due in weeks 6 and 12, and one class presentation, the total of which will not exceed 2000 words
| From Week 6 to Week 12 | 40% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022