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BFC3241 · Investments
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Banking and Finance
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Topics include asset classes and returns, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, security valuation processes and techniques, market efficiency and behavioural finance, portfolio performance evaluations, hedge funds and the CFA Institute code of ethics and standards of professional conduct.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 20% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 30% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Examination | Examination | 50% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- examine the nature of different asset classes and the ways in which professional managers incorporate and manage asset classes
- apply various techniques to analyse and select equities in equity investment
- understand the skills and techniques used by professionals who are involved in funds management, and wealth creation
- understand the importance of professional investment in wealth creation
- understand the importance of ethical practices by investment professionals and the CFA Institute code of ethics and standards of professional conduct
- apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with equities and investment analysis and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFC3241.
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | — |
| Seminars | 24 hours |
| Tutorials | 12 hours |
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