Handbook home
Finance Research Essay (FNCE40006)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable (login required)(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
---|---|
Fees | Look up fees |
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: 30 January 2024
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
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.
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 10% |
The research essay itself is examined. A draft is due for submission on the second Monday of October.
| The second Monday of November. | 90% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jonathan Dark Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours To be advised Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 30 January 2024
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: 30 January 2024