BFX5005 Empirical asset pricing and investments
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX5005 Empirical asset pricing and investments is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFX5005
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFX5005
No unit lists BFX5005 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in courses B6003 or B6023 and have completed 24 credit points of study, 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 2024
| 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 an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFX5005.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- 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 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 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 enquiry-based learning, where they 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Arseny Gorbenko
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX5005?
BFX5005 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFX5005 offered?
In 2024, BFX5005 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFX5005?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX5005 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.