Empirical Studies in Finance - MFIN6210


	Faculty: Australian School of Business
	School: School of Banking and Finance
	Course Outline: MFIN6210 Course Outline
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: enrolment in program 8406
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 3 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

The course provides a concise synthesis of the recent available literature on empirical studies in corporate finance within a logical, analytical structure. Material covered includes agency theory, initial public offers, venture capital, capital structure, corporate takeovers, and other forms of corporate restructuring and governance. Special attention will be given to selected topics in group and lab work.