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Investments

Level 3S1·S2

About

Topics include asset classes and returns, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, security valuation processes and techniques, market efficiency and behavioural finance, portfolio performance evaluations, hedge funds and the CFA Institute code of ethics and standards of professional conduct.

Offered in 2026

Semester 1Clayton· FLEXIBLE
Semester 2Clayton· FLEXIBLE

Prerequisites

any of

BFW2140Corporate finance 1

BFB2140Corporate finance 1

BFX2140Corporate finance 1

BFC2140Corporate finance 1

BFF2140Corporate finance 1

Enrolment rules

To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 Higher level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.

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Investments

BFC3241

Synopsis

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty: Department of Banking and Finance
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites (5)

What it unlocks

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Offerings (2)

First semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE
Second semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE

Listed in 3 areas of study

FinanceCore units
FinanceCore units
Macroeconomics and financial marketsCore studies