School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: This unit aims to provide the students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of portfolio theory and making investment decisions. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the unit students will be expected to be able to: (i) Analyze stocks, industries and markets for investment purposes (ii) Utilize asset management strategies to achieve specific investment goals (iii) Evaluate the performance of investments. Skills: Numeracy (T/A) Analytical ability (F/A) Writing skills (A) Time management (F/A) Use of IT, notably for information gathering (F/A). Content: Portfolio theory, stock/industry/market analysis, Tactical asset allocation, performance measurement. |
| Programme availability: |
MN50322 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Economics
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