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STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE
FIN5SBF
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is a subject of basic quantitative tools, statistical tools in particular. It teaches students how to apply these tools to solving practical problems in accounting and finance. It focuses on cash flow analysis, basic concepts of probability and statistics, measures of linear relationship between various business and finance variables, methods of inference, regression, CAPM Model, basic time series and hypothesis testing. There is a strong emphasis on the application of these techniques to real-world problems in business. This subject also lays a solid foundation to the further study of quantitative subjects.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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 | Quantitive investment analysis | Prescribed | DeFusco, R, McLeavy,D., Pinto, J., Runkle,D. | 2ND. EDN. JOHN WILEY, 2007 |
| Readings | Quantitative investment analysis workbook | Preliminary | DeFusco, R, McLeavy,D., Pinto, J., Runkle,D. | 2ND EDN, JOHN WILEY, 2007 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and methodology of cash flow analysis
- Activities:
- Lecturing on cash flow topics with linkage to Statistical methodology
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Understand basic concepts of probability and statistics
- Activities:
- Based on lecture material, weekly computer labs are conducted to impliment statistical computations using SPSS software or Excel
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Estimate and infer using accounting and financing data using sampling mathods
- Activities:
- Assignment 1, computational work, research question and solution to enable critical thinking and report writing
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Develop competency in running linear regressions based on CAPM model and testing hypotheses
- Activities:
- Assignment 2, computational work, interpretation of statistical results and report writing related to regression and hypothesiis testing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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