AFF3391

Applied research in finance

(BUS)

Mr Petko Kalev

6 points + One 3 hour class per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisite: AFF2631 + Corequisites: ETX2121 or ETX2111

Synopsis: This subjects includes in-depth studies of a selection of current seminal articles in the literature of finance. Key topics will include efficient markets, equity pricing models, options pricing models, dividend and capital structure theories, behavioural finance models, agency theory, financial innovation, portfolio management, international finance, event study methodology, model specification and building.

Assessment: Major assignment (1500 words): 10% + Minor assignments: 30% + Examination (2 hours): 60%