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AFIN8005 – Research Methods in Banking and Finance
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Kai Li
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MFin or ((Admission to MCom in Finance or MBkgFin) and 30cp at 6000 level or above)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
Co-badged with AFIN7005
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit describes and analyses the methodology of contemporary research in banking and finance. It covers quantitative and qualitative methods to assist students to conduct further research in the future. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Recognise research methods used in the banking and finance areas.
- ULO2: Articulate research questions in response to a business problem or opportunity.
- ULO3: Apply relevant methods to address finance issues or problems.
- ULO4: Work productively in a group to design a research study.
General Assessment Information
Assessment criteria (including information about late submissions and extensions) for all assessment tasks will be provided on the unit iLearn site.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis Project | 15% | No | Week 8 |
| Research Proposal | 40% | No | Week 12 - presentation; Week 13 - essay |
| Final Examination | 45% | No | University Examination Period |
Data Analysis Project
Assessment Type 1: Quantitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 15%
A project will be designed to test the knowledge of data analysis using statistical software packages.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recognise research methods used in the banking and finance areas.
- Apply relevant methods to address finance issues or problems.
Research Proposal
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 12 - presentation; Week 13 - essay
Weighting: 40%
The task involves development of a research proposal, a presentation and an individual literature review. The group work (including research proposal and presentation) is worth 30% and the individual task (that is, the literature review) is worth 10%.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recognise research methods used in the banking and finance areas.
- Articulate research questions in response to a business problem or opportunity.
- Apply relevant methods to address finance issues or problems.
- Work productively in a group to design a research study.
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 45%
A two hour examination will be held during University Examination Period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Recognise research methods used in the banking and finance areas.
- Articulate research questions in response to a business problem or opportunity.
- Apply relevant methods to address finance issues or problems.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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Unit Schedule
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Unit information based on version 2021.04 of the Handbook