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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFF5300
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFF5300
No unit lists BFF5300 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6003 and have completed 24 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
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
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Barry Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5300?
BFF5300 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFF5300 offered?
In 2023, 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 1 assessment task and no exam.