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Modelling in finance

Level 3S1·S2

About

The focus of this unit is on the development of financial models using Excel. The financial models revolve around: equity portfolio analysis, optimisation and technical analysis.

Offered in 2026

Semester 1Clayton· ON-CAMPUS
Semester 2Clayton· ON-CAMPUS

Prerequisites

all of

any of

BFC2751Derivatives 1

BFW2751Derivatives 1

BFF3751Derivatives 1

any of

BFC2140Corporate finance 1

BFX2140Corporate finance 1

BFW2140Corporate finance 1

BFB2140Corporate finance 1

BFF2140Corporate finance 1

Prohibitions

BFC5936Financial modelling

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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Modelling in finance

BFC3540

Synopsis

The focus of this unit is on the development of financial models using Excel. The financial models revolve around: equity portfolio analysis, optimisation and technical analysis.

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 (8)

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Offerings (2)

Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 2 areas of study

FinanceAdditional finance units
Macroeconomics and financial marketsSpecified discipline studies