Perspectives in Finance

Course aim

To extend students' knowledge and understanding of finance theory and practice by the in depth study of a topic of current interest or a new and developing area or methodology in finance.    

Course content

Advanced study and investigation of a topic of current interest or a new and developing area or methodology in finance that is selected by the course coordinator each time the topic is offered.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUSS 5233	Corporate Finance
BUSS 5249	Managerial Finance

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	30 hours x NA

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.