AFF3121 - Investments and portfolio management

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2009 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Evening)

Synopsis

On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the conceptual foundations of modern portfolio theory, using pricing models and other techniques in the valuation of securities; appreciate the effect of market efficiency on the valuation process; measure portfolio risk and determine performance benchmarks; and be able to take an applied perspective on investment management and analysis.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• critically evaluate financial market information to measure risk and return
• describe modern portfolio theory
• apply asset pricing models and valuation techniques to the valuation of assets
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with investments and portfolio management.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Students must have passed one of the following units: AFF2631, AFW2631 or AFW3044

Prohibitions

AFW3046, AFW3121