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2022 unit information
MAF101 and one unit in (MAF202, MAA255, MAF255)
MAF207
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2 hour class, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week
Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 scheduled online seminars
From T2 2022:Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 1 x 1 hour weekly scheduled online seminar
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.
Define, differentiate and critically assess the role of various elements/participants of the investment environment, financial markets and financial instruments
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinking
ULO2
Compare and critically appraise the advantages and disadvantages of managed funds investment and direct investment
ULO3
Critically evaluate securities using fundamental analysis
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO3: Digital LiteracyGLO4: Critical thinking
ULO4
Apply mean variance analysis to create optimal risky portfolio and optimal complete portfolio
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO5: Problem Solving
ULO5
Apply various asset pricing models for security analysis
ULO6
Compare and contrast different portfolio performance measures to critically assess performance of investment strategies
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem Solving
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment 2: (Individual) PortfolioPart A: SimulationPart B: Written reflection
Part A: 30 minutesPart B: 500 words
Part A: 7%Part B: 8%
Assessment 3: (Group of 4) Report (analytical)
3000 words
25%
Examination (Closed Book)
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: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination
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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