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Postgraduate RMI-MFIN3180-2021

Alternative Securities

Shine the spotlight on alternative investments in the asset management industry. Measure the return and risk profiles of hedge funds, commodities and real estate. Ascertain whether alternative investments can mesh with a mainstream portfolio strategy.

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$4,404 $4,654

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 19 Jul 2021
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Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2021

15

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

23

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

  • CLO 1: Examine and assess return, risk and other relevant characteristics of alternative investments
  • CLO 2: Analyse the role of alternative investments in portfolio management and explore the increasing significance of alternative investments in asset management industry
  • CLO 3: Construct a portfolio that includes alternative investments
  • CLO 4: Understand due diligence related to investing in alternative investments
  • CLO 5: Work and communicate collaboratively in a professional environment.
Topics covered
    • Please refer to RMIT University's Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

In this subject you will develop skills and knowledge of alternative investments that are predominantly used in the asset management industry. It provides an in-depth look at risk and return characteristics of various alternative investments including hedge funds, commodities, real estate and private equity (venture capital, leverage buyouts, mezzanine financing and distressed debt). You will also assess the use of alternative investments into mainstream portfolio management strategy.

The subject will combine theory with empirical exercises and you will apply analytical skills while exploring complicated issues that are specific to alternative investments.
Assessments

  • Assessment Task 1 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 4) (20%)
  • Assessment Task 3 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4) (50%)
  • Assessment Task 2 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 4, 5) (30%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 18 Jul 21 to 24 Oct 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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