AFW3046

Investment and portfolio management (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Berwick, Gippsland: Mr Abdel Halabi (Chief examiner); Peninsula and Malaysia: To be advised

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Introduction to portfolio management valuation concepts, corporate risk and diversification, efficient market hypothesis, portfolio theory and market behaviour, asset pricing models, the stock exchange, technical and fundamental analysis, bond pricing options, futures and commodities markets, management of portfolios, international diversification.

Assessment: Three assignments: 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: AFW3044 or equivalent