FIN531 Investments Analysis (8)

The principal focus of this subject is the financing and risk management aspects of corporate finance, and security and portfolio analysis. The subject, incorporating current theories in finance, applies basic corporate valuation techniques to various investment types.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Bathurst Campus
Term 1 (15)
On Campus
Economic and Finance Institute

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

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Business

Enrolment Restrictions

Postgraduate students only and not available to students who have completed FIN566.

Subject Relationships

FIN566 Overlapping content.

Incompatible Subjects

FIN566

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to solve financial problems under conditions of uncertainty;
  • be able to critically discuss and evaluate features of securities and security markets;
  • be able to demonstrate proficiency in financial research and analytical skills; and
  • be able to communicate effectively about security and portfolio analysis.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • risk and return
  • portfolio selection models
  • asset pricing models
  • capital asset pricing model
  • index models
  • market efficiency
  • bond prices and yields
  • term structure of interest rates
  • bond portfolios
  • macroeconomic and industry analysis
  • equity valuation models.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of FIN531 in Session 3 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Discussion board posting
10
2
Discussion board comments
10
3
Written assignment: topics 1-5
15
4
Written assignment: topics 7-10
15
5
Final exam
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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