BFF3121 · Investments and portfolio management

Overview

This unit explores the conceptual foundations of investment and portfolio management with a focus on using various investment strategies and techniques, including valuation models. You will learn how to analyse and measure portfolio performance against major benchmarks. In addition you will learn the relevancy of CFAI standards and ethics which are crucial for professional accreditation.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. critically evaluate financial market information via applying relevant trading mechanisms in order to measure risk and return of equity, shares, portfolios and the market indices
2. research and analyse live data to determine the value and performance of securities and portfolios
3. demonstrate problem solving skills by critically evaluating various financial instruments and applying those skills in decision making
4. reflect on knowledge acquired over the unit through providing evidence based justification for decision making
5. apply critical thinking, problem solving and aligned decision making by selecting high quality points of interest and analysis to produce a quality report and presentation.

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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.