BFX4005 Empirical asset pricing and investments
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX4005 Empirical asset pricing and investments is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFX4005
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFX4005
No unit lists BFX4005 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701 or have course director approval, to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit will examine empirical research in asset pricing and investments. It will develop your knowledge and ability to apply empirical techniques to conduct research in asset pricing and investments.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project50%
- Written35%
- Presentation15%
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
critically analyse research papers examining current issues in asset pricing and investments
- 2
critically evaluate research methodologies applicable to empirical finance research
- 3
demonstrate an ability to conduct research in asset pricing and investments
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with issues in investment and demonstrate in individual summative assessment tasks the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFX4005.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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. 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
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.
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.
Where it fits
BFX4005 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Arseny Gorbenko
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX4005?
BFX4005 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFX4005 offered?
In 2027, BFX4005 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFX4005?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX4005 have an exam?
No. BFX4005 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFX4005?
BFX4005 is part of Finance.