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BFF3351 · Investment banking
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Banking and Finance
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit will examine the development of investment/merchant banking in Australia and overseas; specialised financial services in project finance, structured finance and infrastructure finance; venture capital; initial public offering activities; financial advisory work including mergers and acquisitions; investment funds management activities; privatisation and corporatisation; and future directions of investment banking.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Flexible (FLEXIBLE) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Flexible (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 25% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Written | Written | 75% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- describe the key operations of investment banks
- apply valuation models to companies
- explain regulations related to equity issues, mergers and acquisitions and share buybacks
- apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with investment banking.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | — |
| Tutorials | 12 hours |
| Seminars | 24 hours |
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