Course overview
This course will acquaint students with current industry practice and to develop an understanding of the theoretical framework supporting investment analysis and portfolio management in both their professional careers and personal lives as investors. Students will gain confidence in a range of techniques, and develop a capacity for independent thought and critical analysis in the areas of investment analysis and portfolio management, risk analysis, portfolio selection, event studies in finance, mutual fund performance, derivative markets, corporate finance, international finance and technical analysis as well as the latest developments in the field.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate theoretical and practical finance frameworks and their importance as a basis for investment management.
- Critically review the main characteristics of the financial instruments in the context of investment management.
- Critically evaluate the risks and returns associated with financial assets using appropriate modelling tools.
- Critically evaluate the performance of investment portfolios.
- Demonstrate UniSA Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Finance discipline: i) Problem Solving (foundation level); and ii) International Perspective (foundation level).