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 2021 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Students must be enrolled in course B3701.
Overview
This unit will examine empirical research in asset pricing and investments. It will develop students knowledge and ability to apply empirical techniques to conduct research in asset pricing and investments.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
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
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Li Ge
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX4005?
BFX4005 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFX4005 offered?
In 2021, BFX4005 runs in Semester 2 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?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.