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FIN531 Investments Analysis (8)

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 Location

Term 1
InternalEconomic and Finance Institute
Session 1
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
DistanceBathurst Campus
Session 3
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU 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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Accounting and Finance

Assumed Knowledge

FIN516

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only and not available to students who have completed FIN566
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
FIN566 FIN566 There is significant overlap in content.

Learning Outcomes

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
Mark
et efficiency
Bond prices and yields

Term structure of interest rates

Bond portfolios
Macroeconomic and industry analysis

Equity valuation models

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.