Finance Research Essay (FNCE40006)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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The topic must be approved by the Head of the Department of Finance. The length of the essay, which must be determined in part by the subject matter, should not exceed 10 000 words.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:

  • Identify a research question that will make a contribution to the academic literature
  • Critically evaluate and synthesise the literature related to the identified research question
  • For empirical research, obtain the data required from appropriate sources
  • Integrate the research results into the existing literature and draw appropriate conclusions
  • Complete a coherent well written piece of work

Generic skills

  • High level of development: written communication; problem solving; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

  • Moderate level of development: use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

  • Some level of development: oral communication.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A 10-minute presentation of the research essay proposal during weeks 3-4 of semester 2. The grade will be based solely on the presentation.

  • 10 minutes
From Week 3 to Week 410%

The research essay itself is examined. A draft is due for submission on the second Monday of October.

  • 4000 words (equivalent)
The second Monday of November.90%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorJonathan Dark
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursTo be advised
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    jdark@unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 4 March 2025

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: 4 March 2025