fin5bef behavioural finance
BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE
FIN5BEF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will learn about the behavioural biases, heuristics and framing effects that present obstacles to maximising the value derived from financial and investment decisions. In other words, Behavioural Finance examines how individual financial decision making and behaviour affect outcomes in financial markets. This will include examination of the trading and investment behaviours of various types of investors, including individual and institutional investors, and in various market settings, with predominant focus on equity investment and trading markets.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPetko Kalev
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Learning resources
The Psychology of Investing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorNofsinger, John R
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th edn
PublisherPearson Education, New Jersey
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPetko Kalev
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 11 - 18
Six 6.00 hours block mode per study period on weekends during the day from week 11 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
Delivered on Saturday and Sunday on the following dates: 16 & 17 March, 30 and 31 March, and 4 and 5 May.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Group Assignment and Group PresentationWritten (20%), Presentation (10%) Total equivalent to 2000 words per student | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
Individual Continuous Assessment, equivalent to 1,500 words per studentThis will include various activities, including analysis of market trading activity and outcomes, reporting and interpreting empirical research results from academic papers, and critiques / reviews of academic papers. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
3-hour final examination (equivalent to 3000 words)Comprise a mix of short-answer analytical, problem-solving and interpretative questions. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO3, SILO4 |