STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE
BUS5SBF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop basic to advanced quantitative and data analytic skills to investigate real life problems in accounting, business and finance. You will focus on volatility measure of portfolio risk return distributions, basic concepts of probability and statistics, methods of statistical inference, measure of linear relationship between various business and financial variables including regression analysis. There is a strong emphasis on the application of these techniques to real world problems in business and finance using MS-Excel (Optional-R language). This subject lays a solid foundation to the further study of advanced data analytics tools applied in business and finance. The contents of the subject are in line with 'Chartered Financial Analyst - CFA' quantitative analysis curriculum and hence follows CFA textbook.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsFIN5SBF
Equivalent subjectsFIN5SBF
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Quantitive Investment Analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDeFusco, R, McLeavy,D., Pinto, J., Runkle,D.
Year2015
Edition/Volume3rd EDN
PublisherJOHN WILEY
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Weekly Workbooks
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorManzoor, M. and Bhatti, I
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe Business School
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Quantitative Investment Analysis Workbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorDeFusco, R, McLeavy,D., Pinto, J., Runkle,D.
Year2015
Edition/Volume3rd EDN
PublisherJOHN WILEY
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Business Statistics: Australia New Zealand
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSelvanathan, E. A., Selvanathan, S., and Keller, G.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCengage AU
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
13
-
22
One 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 13 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
13
-
22
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 13 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
10
-
20
One 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 20
and delivered via face-to-face.
"This is a revision seminar highly recommended."
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"This workshop/Computer Lab is strongly recommended."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJae Kim
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
10
-
20
One 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 20
and delivered via face-to-face.
"This is a revision seminar highly recommended."
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"This workshop/Computer Lab is strongly recommended."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
31
-
41
One 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 41
and delivered via face-to-face.
"This is a revision seminar highly recommended."
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
"This workshop/Computer Lab is strongly recommended."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
30
-
35
Two 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 35
and delivered via blended.
WorkShop
Week:
30
-
35
Two 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 35
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
City Campus, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
30
-
35
Two 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 35
and delivered via blended.
WorkShop
Week:
30
-
35
Two 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 30 to week 35
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
45
-
50
Two 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 45 to week 50
and delivered via blended.
WorkShop
Week:
45
-
50
Two 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 45 to week 50
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
City Campus, 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
45
-
50
Two 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 45 to week 50
and delivered via blended.
WorkShop
Week:
45
-
50
Two 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 45 to week 50
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
16
One 6.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 10 to week 16
and delivered via online.
"This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1: Computer-assisted assignment equivalent to 1500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignment 2: Computer-assisted assignment using regression models equivalent to 1500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Quiz 1 equivalent to 375-words. Week 3. Quiz is 50% of the blended version. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Quiz 2 equivalent to 375-words. Week 5. Quiz is 50% of the blended version. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Quiz 3 equivalent to 750-words. Week 7 | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
44
-
50
One 6.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
from week 44 to week 50
and delivered via online.
"This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1: Computer-assisted assignment & Presentation equivalent to 1500 words. Week 3. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assignment 2: Computer-assisted assignment using regression models & Presentation equivalent to 1500 words. Week 6 | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Quiz 1 equivalent to 375-words. Week 3. Quiz is 50% of the blended version. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Quiz 2 equivalent to 375-words. Week 5. Quiz is 50% of the blended version. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Quiz 3 equivalent to 750-words. Week 7 | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYuji Tamura
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
10
-
20
One 2.00 h seminar every three weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 20
and delivered via face-to-face.
"This is a revision seminar highly recommended."
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
"This workshop/Computer Lab is strongly recommended."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online and/or in-class assessment tasks Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Individual Assignment Equivalent to 2,000 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Final Exam (2 hours) equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1-hour Mid-Semester Exam Equivalent to 1,000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |