25929 Thesis in Finance (Honours)
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Credit points: 18 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 25928 Thesis Proposal in Finance (Honours)
Description
This subject enables students to conceptualise, develop and defend a research theisis on an original problem of a theoretical or applied nature in finance.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | conceptualise, develop and defend a research thesis on an original problem of a theoretical or applied nature |
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Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in the process of completing a research project (1.1)
- Communicate research and its potential impacts effectively to a range of audiences (2.1)
- Evaluate how research design and outcomes contribute to ways that others can work ethically and sustainably (3.1)
- Apply the appropriate research method and analytical tools in addressing discipline specific problems (4.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The Bachelor of Business (Honours) program provides an opportunity for advanced study in the disciplinary area of finance. This subject will enable students to design a thesis proposal. Students will be guided by their supervisor in reading existing literature and developing a feasible and original theoretical or applied problem to be researched in the subject Thesis in Finance (Honours).
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is offered as self-directed study with research supervision.
Students meet regularly with thesis supervisor over the semester to review proposal development.
Content (topics)
Research proposal implementation and thesis writing.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Written Thesis and Oral Presentation (Individual)*
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1 This addresses program learning objectives(s): 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 4.1 |
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| Weight: | 100% |
| Criteria: | *Note: Late submission of the assessment task will not be marked and awarded a mark of zero. |
Minimum requirements
Satisfactory thesis and oral presentation of research proposal.
References
No references; students read existing literature relevant to their thesis.