MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Business & Economics Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


FIN5271

Financial analysis and portfolio management

Mr Ian O'Connor

6 points + 3 hours per week + First, second semester + Caulfield

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of modern portfolio theory; the behaviour of market volatility; the application of portfolio management techniques in an institutional treasury environment.

Synopsis Topics in clude evaluation and prediction of risk and return; pricing techniques for physical and derivative products; domestic and international markets; market volatility; management strategies; performance measurement and maintaining credit quality.

Assessment Assignment and coursework (3000 words): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%

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