Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Financial asset analysis, valuation and allocation in global economies; volatility of asset prices; financial exposures; measuring risk and awareness of the tools available for management of such risks including futures, forwards, options and swaps; advanced approaches to the formation and management of portfolios.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. develop a recognition and understanding of the investment environment and its impact on asset valuation
2. develop analytical skills related to the valuation of various investments
3. develop skills to critically evaluate various investment strategies
4. develop skills relating to dealing with financial risk
5. develop a critical perspective of such investment management
6. demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by AFF5040.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

John Vaz

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Students must have passed AFF9350 or be enrolled in the Master of Applied Finance or a major in finance before undertaking this unit