BFC5130 Case studies in banking and finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFC5130 Case studies in banking and finance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1, Winter and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFC5130
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFC5130
No unit lists BFC5130 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Students must be enrolled in course B6004 and have completed 60 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit aims to combine the knowledge students have achieved in their Master of Banking and Finance studies. In addition, the unit introduces a significant research component and assignment to ensure students are familiar with the scientific research method, are able to analyse research papers and understand the aim of research in contributing to theoretical concepts in finance and banking.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Winter semester (Extended) | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate the ability to independently and critically investigate both quantitative and qualitative banking and finance problems, applying and consolidating prior learning to propose solutions
- 2
evaluate and weigh information so as to make judgements and arrive at decisions about ethics in business
- 3
develop applied research skills on an individual basis and apply these skills to a relevant research assignment
- 4
demonstrate the ability to synthesise conclusions and communicate analysis in a concise business manner.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- 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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Technology resources
The only Faculty approved calculators permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+ or Casio FX82 (any suffix).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Barbara Chambers
- Dr Amanda Nguyen
- Associate Professor Barry Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFC5130?
BFC5130 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFC5130 offered?
In 2020, BFC5130 runs in Semester 1, Winter and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is BFC5130?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFC5130 have an exam?
No. BFC5130 has 1 assessment task and no exam.