BFB3121 - Investments and portfolio management

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Overview

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 … For more content click the Read More button below.

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.

Offerings

S1-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Abey Gunasekarage

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able 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 and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFB3121.

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 50% + Examination: 50%

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40