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Department of Accounting and Finance

ACCG805: Research Methodology in Finance

Lecturer in charge

Dr Geoffrey Loudon

Availability

D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year

Unit Outline
  • 2008 - Semester 1

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Handbook Entry

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Description

The unit introduces students to the methodology of research in finance. The unit examines theoretical and empirical issues related to the pricing of securities and the nature of risk in financial markets. The basic purpose of this unit is to increase the ability of students to consume and produce research in finance.

For students wishing to undertake investigative work in finance, the unit aims to equip them with the basic skills required to make a contribution to the finance literature. For all students, the unit seeks to develop their capacity to understand and evaluate research in finance. Skills and knowledge acquired in this unit will also assist those students who have an interest in capital markets research in accounting.

Topics

  • Asset pricing
  • Derivatives
  • Volatility
  • Interest rates
  • Corporate finance
  • Behavioural finance

 

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