UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 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 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You 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 you've attained in your Master of Banking and Finance studies. In addition, the unit introduces a significant research component and assignment to ensure you're 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 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 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. 2

    evaluate and weigh information so as to make judgements and arrive at decisions about ethics in business

  3. 3

    develop applied research skills on an individual basis and apply these skills to a relevant research assignment

  4. 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 Amanda Nguyen
Dr John Watson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BFC5130?

BFC5130 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is BFC5130 offered?

In 2021, BFC5130 runs in Semester 1 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.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Banking and Finance
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024