BFC3341 Fixed income analysis
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFC3341 Fixed income analysis is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs (BFB2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140 or BFX2140) and (BFC2751, BFF3751 or BFW2751).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFC3341
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFC3341
No unit lists BFC3341 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
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.
Overview
Topics covered in this unit include defining elements of fixed income securities, fixed-income markets on issuance, trading, and funding, fixed income valuation, the risk and return of fixed income securities, fundamentals of credit analysis, and credit analysis models.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Exercise20%
- Project30%
- Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand fixed income securities and markets
- 2
acquire qualitative and quantitative skills and knowledge on fixed income securities
- 3
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to deal with debt markets and fixed income securities and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFC3341.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
BFC3341 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yushui Shi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFC3341?
You need (BFB2140, BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140 or BFX2140) and (BFC2751, BFF3751 or BFW2751) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFC3341 offered?
In 2027, BFC3341 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is BFC3341?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFC3341 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BFC3341?
BFC3341 is part of Finance; and Macroeconomics and financial markets.