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ACFI4005

Theory in Finance

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 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

Timetables