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FIN8203 Strategic Investments

Semester 1, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: FIN8201 or FIN5000

Overview

In business and investment, risk has traditionally been interpreted in a negative way. Traditional investments focus on risk minimisation either by eliminating risk or reducing risk exposure. However, in recent years, many companies have found traditional investments are too narrow and constrain their activities. They have realised that what is needed is a calculated risk taking. This course provides an opportunity to learn how to exploit risk and investigate alternative investment strategies.

This course introduces the student to contemporary financial investment theory, analysis, and practice. Students should gain an understanding of major investment instruments such as debt and equity securities and company funds. Students also will have an appreciation for making strategic investment decisions with the consideration of risk. The course structure helps the student to build up mathematical literacy sufficient to understand investments.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. describe financial products used for strategic risk taking;
  2. calculate bond value, yields and duration;
  3. value equities using appropriate techniques and metrics;
  4. show using behavioural finance how decisions can be suboptimal;
  5. discuss the salient features of different kinds of investment companies;
  6. explain modern portfolio formation using appropriate statistical concepts and measurements.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Foundations of financial mathematical literary 15.00
2. Financial products 30.00
3. Financial techniques and technologies 30.00
4. Strategic risk taking 25.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Mayo, HB 2019, Investments: an introduction, 13th edn, South-Western Cengage Learning, Mason, Ohio.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Description Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
ONLINE QUIZ 1 15 1,2,3
ONLINE QUIZ 2 15 2,3,4
ASSIGNMENT 20 1,5,6
EXAMINATION 50 1,4,5,6
Date printed 9 February 2024