BFF5300 Case studies in finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF5300 Case studies in finance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ACF5130, BFF5270, BFF5520 and BFF5525 .
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFF5300
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- ACF5130Financial statement analysis and business valuationNo reviews yet
- BFF5270Funds managementNo reviews yet
- BFF5520Advanced foundations of finance No reviews yet
- BFF5525 Quantitative and data analysis in Python
After BFF5300
No unit lists BFF5300 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6001, B6003, B6036, B6039, B6043, B6048 or B6051, and must have enrolled in 24 credit points of study prior to undertaking this unit.
You must be enrolled in at least three of the following units: ACF5130, BFF5270, BFF5520, BFF5525 prior to enrolling in this unit.
If you are enrolled in course B6003 there are no prerequisites.
Overview
This unit is intended to consolidate and apply the technical learning achieved in the core units of the Master of Advanced Finance. To attain real industry experiences, the unit will focus on a selection of targeted case studies that highlight both contemporary and perennial issues likely to be encountered in industry. Additionally the unit will encourage the development of teamwork, reflection, professional report writing and communication skills necessary for your career in Banking and Finance,
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Demonstration20%
- Presentation30%
- Written50%
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
apply financial technical knowledge and skills to analyse a variety of business case studies and make recommendations
- 2
evaluate recommendations and strategies from an ethical perspective and formulate critical questions
- 3
synthesise competing perspectives, arguments and evidence to construct a defensible course of action for a banking and finance case study
- 4
demonstrate skills in reflection, group work, professionalism and production of professional reports and presentations.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Seminars12 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. 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 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.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Barry Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5300?
You need ACF5130, BFF5270, BFF5520 and BFF5525 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFF5300 offered?
In 2027, BFF5300 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFF5300?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFF5300 have an exam?
No. BFF5300 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.