BFX5013 Finance theory
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX5013 Finance theory is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFX5013
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFX5013
No unit lists BFX5013 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6023 or be granted permission by the Course Director to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit offers a rigorous and integrated treatment of asset pricing and corporate finance. You will examine foundational and modern theories of asset valuation, investor decision-making and preferences, and market frictions, and analyses how market prices and agency problems influence corporate decisions and real economic activity. Emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of theoretical models, their empirical validity, and their relevance for research and practice.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise50%
- Examination50%
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
develop fundamental knowledge on the theoretical foundations of asset pricing and corporate finance models;
- 2
critically analyse research papers examining current issues in asset pricing and corporate finance theories;
- 3
demonstrate an ability to analyse asset pricing and corporate finance theories;
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with issues in asset pricing and corporate finance theories, as evidenced in an individual summative assessment task that reflects a comprehensive understanding of the topics.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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 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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Learning resources
Required 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.
Technology resources
Costs are indicative and subject to change. Electronics, calculators and tools: $100
Where it fits
BFX5013 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Idan Hodor
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX5013?
BFX5013 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFX5013 offered?
In 2027, BFX5013 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFX5013?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX5013 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BFX5013?
BFX5013 is part of Banking and finance.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Organisational unit
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027