Offered
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Evening)
Synopsis
Topics include investment markets and investment strategies; measuring investment return and risk; capital asset pricing model; arbitrage pricing theory; taxation; shares and share analysis; valuation; financial futures markets; real estate; portfolio management; asset allocation; monitoring.
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- provide specialist knowledge on portfolio management in applying modern portfolio theory
- develop specialist knowledge in critically evaluating financial market information to measure risk and return while understanding the implications of efficient market hypothesis in investment analysis
- acquire capability to apply asset pricing models, valuation techniques, fundamental and technical analysis in the asset valuation process
- develop communication skills through active class participation
- acquire an ability to work in a team environment in the preparation of a major group assignment incorporating a written synthesis of the contributions of team members through research in the Web and print reference materials.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Contact hours
3 hours per week
