AFF3391

Applied research in finance ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Petko Kalev

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This unit 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%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: AFF2631

Corequisites: ETX2121 or ETX2111