FIN531 Investments Analysis (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Economics and Finance (ECFIN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The principle focus of this subject is on the financing and risk management aspects of corporate finance, and security and portfolio analysis. Valuation techniques introduced in Corporate Finance are applied to various investment types incorporating current theories in finance. Assumed Knowledge for this subject is equivalent to that covered in FIN516 and FIN530.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Economic and Finance Institute | Session 1 |
| Distance | Bathurst | Session 3 |
| Internal | CSU Study Centre Sydney |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: FIN531
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Postgraduate students only and not available to students who have completed FIN566
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
· be able to solve financial problems under conditions of uncertainty
· be able to discuss features of securities and security markets
· be able to demonstrate proficiency in financial research and analytical skills
· be able to communicate effectively about security and portfolio analysis
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Risk and return
Portfolio selection models
Asset pricing models
Capital asset pricing model
Index models
Bond prices and yields
Term structure of interest rates
Bond portfolios
Macroeconomic and industry analysis
Equity valuation models
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.