fin3csf case studies in finance
CASE STUDIES IN FINANCE
FIN3CSF
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine real-life and practical case studies in various fields of finance. Through these analyses, students will gain an understanding of how theoretical concepts are applied in a practical setting. These concepts will help students to develop practical skills for analysing real-life situations as well as the communication skills required in a business environment. This subject is designed as a capstone to integrate the primary sub-discipline areas studied in finance major or degree programs.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FIN2FIN or FIN1FOF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Case studies in finance (6th ed.) | Prescribed | Bruner, R. F. | MCGRAW HILL, 2007 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Construct an investment portfolio to meet investor goals and risk profile
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and case study work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Acting as a corporate advisory team, develop and manage an investment and funding strategy for an organization
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and case study work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
03. Measure and manage financial risk
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and case study work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Critique the ethical basis of financial decisions
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and case study work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 individual case studies of 1,000 words each and 3 group case studies of 500-words per group | equivalent to 6,000-words | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |