ACFI4005

Theory in Finance

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

The course provides a detailed analysis of a selection of seminal and recent articles from the finance discipline.

Objectives On completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of a selection of seminal articles from the finance discipline
2. Apply key methodological concepts in finance to empirical data.
Content This course will advance the objectives outlined above by exploring practical, theoretical and methodological issues in Finance, but the content of the coursework topics may vary from year to year depending on the number of students, their specific interests and the availability of staff. In particular topics will include:
- The foundations of the finance discipline.
- Key methodological concepts in finance.
- The practical application of key concepts to empirical data.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge An undergraduate degree with at least a GPA of 5.0 with major in Finance or equivalent.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Essays, Seminar papers.
Presentations - Individual Depending on student enrolment numbers.
Contact Hours Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ACFI4005