BFX4006 Research in finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX4006 Research in finance is a level 4, 18-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 18
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFX4006
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFX4006
No unit lists BFX4006 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B3701 and have completed 24 credit points of study, or have Course Director approval, to undertake this unit.
Overview
You will conduct a critical review of the literature relevant to your study; derive appropriate hypotheses for testing; devise an empirical test of the hypotheses showing regard to practical problems of conducting research, ethical considerations, and principles of scientific method; conduct a planned study and manage any problems arising in the data collection; select and conduct an appropriate analysis of the data; and write a report on the project, showing due regard to relevant stylistic conventions.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Project80%
- Presentation10%
- Written10%
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
implement a research proposal
- 2
recognise practical problems of conducting scientific research and propose solutions
- 3
complete a research dissertation
- 4
develop the ability to conduct and manage a planned study
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual activities dealing with a research dissertation.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops72 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 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 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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
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.
Where it fits
BFX4006 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Yulia Merkoulova
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX4006?
BFX4006 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFX4006 offered?
In 2026, BFX4006 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFX4006?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX4006 have an exam?
No. BFX4006 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFX4006?
BFX4006 is part of Finance.