Undergraduate - UnitAFG3121 - Investments and portfolio management

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational Unit	Department of Accounting and Finance
Offered	Gippsland First semester 2013 (Day) Gippsland First semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Yuchao Xiao

Synopsis

On completion of this subject 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 in the Australian environment.

Outcomes

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.