Research
The Department of Finance is one of few academic departments in Australia that specialises only in finance. Our academic staff are renowned leaders in financial research and education, and continually push the boundaries of the discipline.
Our finance academics present regularly at seminars and research conferences, both within Australia and overseas. We also host a large number of visiting academics from all over the world.
Current research interests include: asset pricing, derivatives, corporate finance, market microstructure, financial institutions, real estate finance, finance education and international finance.
Research degrees
The Department's research higher degrees are offered through the Melbourne Graduate School Business and Economics.
Research publications
Finance staff have published in many esteemed journals, including the International Review of Financial Analysis, The Journal of Banking and Finance, The Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Research, and Pacific Basin Finance Journal. See a full list of published papers.
Facilities and resources
- The Department has access to a number of financial databases, including WRDS
- The Deparement runs weekly research seminars to help staff and students stay abreast of relevant issues and topics