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MAF307 - Equities and Investment Analysis

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Bob Li
Trimester 2: Saikat Sovan Deb
Prerequisite:

MAF101 and one unit in (MAF202, MAA255, MAF255)

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with:

MAF207

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour class, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars

Content

This unit is about understanding risk, return and capital allocation in financial markets.  In particular, the emphasis is on equity investments, other asset classes, such as fixed income and derivatives are not discussed in this unit. A great deal of emphasis is laid on modern portfolio theories, asset pricing models, valuation of securities and portfolio performance evaluation.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Define and differentiate various elements of investment environment and various financial instruments

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of managed funds investment against direct investment

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Evaluate securities using fundamental analysis

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO3: Digital Literacy

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO5: Problem Solving

ULO4

Apply mean variance analysis to create optimal risky portfolio and optimal complete portfolio

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO5: Problem Solving

ULO5

Apply various asset pricing models for security analysis

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO5: Problem Solving

ULO6

Compare and contrast various portfolio performance measures

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week 
Assessment 1: (Individual) Multiple Choice Quiz (Online) 20 minutes 10% Week 5

Assessment 2: (Individual) Project Simulated Investment and Portfolio Management

Part A: Weekly Simulated Investment Activities (automated quizzes and activities)

Part B: Journal Entries (reflection on investment strategies based on Part A)

Part A: 30 minutes

Part B: Journal entry 500 words 

Part A: 7%

Part B: 8%

 Week 4 & Week 8

Assessment 3: (Group of 4 ) Report (Analytical)

3000 words

25%

 Week 9

Examination (Closed Book)

 2 hours 50% Exam period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MAF307 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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