FINM8013 Corporate and Behavioural Finance
| Offered By | School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Appl Stats |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Financial Management |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | This course is the last in the sequence of doctoral seminars offered in finance and is designed to immerse students in current research topics drawn from corporate and behavioural finance. The material is a blend of theory and empirical work, with the focus on the interface between models and tests of models. Topics vary from year to year, but are likely to include agency conflicts, corporate governance, capital structure, taxation, experiments, and surveys. It is preferred that students have taken Finance Theory (FINM8010), and are currently taking Finance Empirical (FINM8011). This is an advanced course. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course students should have an understanding of the concepts and be able to apply the techniques outlined in the course description. |
| Indicative Assessment | To be advised. |
| Workload | 10 hrs per week for 13 weeks=130hrs |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Finance |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with at least one year of university level study in quantitative analysis, including basic mathematics and data analysis techniques. |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
It is expected that all students are familiar with basic microeconomic theory and have a working knowledge of both calculus and matrix algebra. |
| Prescribed Texts | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM8013 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM8013
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| Indicative Reading List | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM8013 |
| Other Information |
For further information please see Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM8013 |
| Academic Contact | See: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM8013 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
