Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

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Candidature in the Master of Professional Accounting.

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
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• TravelDetails - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
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  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

  Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below.

  Further information

This subject develops knowledge in the field of investment analysis. Students examine portfolio theory, the theory of efficient markets and risk management techniques as they relate to the construction of efficient portfolios. Central to the unit is a practical understanding of the trade-off between risk and returns in the development of a portfolio of all financial assets. This subject will equip students to choose between different investments and decide how much total wealth to hold in each investment.

Online Quiz: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Written Assignment: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass (or better) in the subject. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

• Short-answer Questions (25%)
• Online Quiz (15%)
• Final Examination (60%)