AFF9171

Investments and portfolio management

(BUS)

Dr Peter Pope

6 points + 3 hours per week + First, second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisite: AFF9130

Synopsis: Topics include investment fundamentals; stock market function and operations; portfolio theory; capital market theory; share valuation and analysis; fundamental and technical analysis; fixed interest investments; derivatives; real estate investment; managed funds; banking industry funds management.

Assessment: Major assignment (4500 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%