fin5rpt research project
RESEARCH PROJECT
FIN5RPT
2014
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
Students complete a major research project (thesis) task on a topic relating to the wider finance discipline. This will involve the development of a research topic, and the creation and execution of a structured analysis process to answer the proposed research question(s). In undertaking this project, students will be mentored by an experienced researcher. On completion of the empirical or theoretical analysis proposed, the students must write up their results in the form of a minor 15,000-word thesis, the sole assessment for the subject. There will be no ongoing classes, apart from one or two group classes at the beginning of the subject: students work closely with a designated supervisor to complete their research project. This subject is designed to provide high-achieving students with research experience as a potential pathway into a PhD program in finance.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites FIN5EME,Students are encouraged to undertake additional econometric subjects to enhance their research skills
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size10
Enrolment information Limited number of supervisors Student must apply for entry, min req. a 70% (B) grade average across Modules 2 and 3 of their relevant Masters coursework degree program. If enrolments exceeds quota, final enrolment will be by invitation .
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are expected to meet on a weekly basis with their supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Minor thesis (15,000 words) | 100 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size10
Enrolment information Limited number of supervisors Student must apply for entry, min req. a 70% (B) grade average across Modules 2 and 3 of their relevant Masters coursework degree program. If enrolments exceeds quota, final enrolment will be by invitation .
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are expected to meet on a weekly basis with their supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Minor thesis (15,000 words) | 100 |