Introduction
The purpose of the unit is to build an applied understanding of the psychological biases which influence financial decision-making. The behavioural finance perspective of decision-making is contrast with more traditional finance perspectives. This enables a unique interpretation of market anomalies and asset pricing bubbles. The applications of the unit are across corporate finance and investment management.
Summary
| Unit name | Behavioural Finance |
| Unit code | BEA708 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Finance |
| Coordinator | Doctor Richard Mawulawoe Ahadzie |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the differences between a behavioural finance perspective and a traditional finance perspective
- Critique how behavioural biases can affect the decisions of investors and finance practitioners
- Propose practical financial decision-making improvements using behavioural finance theories and conceptions
- Communicate financial advice based on behavioural finance to different finance stakeholder groups
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Quiz (20%)|Assignment (40%)|Group Assignment (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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