BEX6011 Issues in asset pricing
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX6011 Issues in asset pricing is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The objective of this unit is to introduce doctoral candidates to current research issues and empirical tools in asset pricing. This unit will cover research papers in asset pricing. It will also provide you with the skills and proficiency to empirically conduct asset pricing research.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse research papers examining current issues in asset pricing and investments
- 2
critically evaluate research methodologies applicable to empirical finance research
- 3
demonstrate an ability to conduct research in asset pricing and investments
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem-solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with issues in investment and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in BEX6011.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chris Veld
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX6011?
BEX6011 has no prerequisites.
When is BEX6011 offered?
In 2024, BEX6011 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BEX6011?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX6011 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.