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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 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 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6004 and have completed 60 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Overview
The purpose of this unit is to synthesise the knowledge you have acquired during your Master of Banking and Finance studies. The unit includes a substantial research component of real-world cases to help you become familiar with the scientific research method. This will enable you to analyse research papers effectively and comprehend the importance of research in advancing theoretical concepts in finance and banking.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | 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
apply prior knowledge and critical thinking to analyse real-world banking and finance issues and propose solutions
- 2
make informed ethical decisions in business by evaluating and weighing information
- 3
conduct independent research and apply acquired skills to case examples
- 4
synthesise findings and effectively communicate analysis in a concise business format
- 5
work collaboratively to present and discuss information in a professional manner.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amale Scally
- Dr Amanda Nguyen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFC5130?
BFC5130 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFC5130 offered?
In 2023, 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.