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School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


MN50322: Investment management

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 20%, EX 80%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information 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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

MN50322 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Economics School of Management
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