BFF5910 - Special topics in finance

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Overview

Special subjects may be offered from time to time which are tailored to the interests of permanent and/ or visiting members of staff. This unit introduces advanced finance theory and/or methodology in various areas of applied and theoretical finance. Topics will be tailored to special research needs of students, and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Special subjects may be offered from time to time which are tailored to the interests of permanent and/ or visiting members of staff. This unit introduces advanced finance theory and/or methodology in various areas of applied and theoretical finance. Topics will be tailored to special research needs of students, and may include, but not be limited to, advanced corporate finance theory, asset pricing, funds management, applied financial modelling, experimental or behavioural finance.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Mr John Watson

Notes

This unit is not offered in 2020.

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.