CASE STUDIES IN FINANCE
FIN3CSF
2016
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 in finance major or degree programs.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Darren Henry
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: FIN2FIN or FIN1FOF
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Critique the ethical basis of financial deciisons
- 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darren Henry
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 individual case studies of 1,000 words each and 3 group case studies of 500-words per group member | equivalent to 4,500-words | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darren Henry
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day 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 member | equivalent to 4,500-words | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Vietnam, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Darren 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 per week 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 member | equivalent to 4,500-words | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |