Investment

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.14

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019
02 Mar 2020
31 Aug 2020

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.

University ranking

2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

Understand the nature of an investment and its environment, the importance of asset allocation, professional money management and industry ethics in diverse contexts.
Illustrate the concept and application of modern portfolio theory, capital market theory and their relation to asset pricing models, including the Capital Asset Pricing Model and multifactor asset pricing models to make investment decisions.
Apply a range of techniques to undertake fundamental analysis and technical analysis to predict the future of the stock market and also critically analyse statistical findings, share price information, stock market information and the current economy in media, online resources and library databases to make an optimal investment decision.
Employ a variety of equity valuation models and apply portfolio management strategies to make optimal investment decisions and provide advice accordingly to investors, stakeholders and the general public. Understand the issues associated with the evaluation of portfolio performance and apply the knowledge to estimate various performance evaluation techniques to evaluate portfolio managers’ performance.

Topics covered

- Please refer to RMIT University’s Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

CUR-BAN23-Introduction to Finance Principles

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Please note: This subject was previously known as Investment and Portfolio Management.

In this subject you will explore and analyse the theory, concepts, tools and techniques of investment and portfolio management. At the conclusion of the subject you will be sufficiently competent to apply the theory and practice of finance theories in a work environment, as well as to gain confidence in the application of a range of techniques, and develop a capacity for independent thought and critical analysis, in the areas of investment analysis and portfolio management which will enable you to study finance at a higher level in the future.

Assessments

Assessment 1 (20%%)
Assessment 2 (40%%)
Invigilated Exam (40%%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, 11th ed.

Frank K Reilly, Keith C Brown and Sanford J Leeds

Required

Next study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Textbook information is pending.

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