PRE-REQUISITES BAO1101 and BAO 3307
CREDIT POINTS 12
MODE OF DELIVERY On-campus
UNIT COORDINATOR NAME Dr Hassan Tanha
EMAIL hassan.tanha @vu.edu.au
PHONE 9919 4637
OFFICE LOCATION G3.38, Footscray Park
OTHER TEACHING STAFF
NAME Mr Abdi Hassan
EMAIL abdi.hassan@vu.edu.au
PHONE 9919 4631
OFFICE G3.29, Footscray Park
RATIONALE
This subject is for students seeking an understanding of the fundamentals of investment management and analysis.
Brief Description of Subject:
To explore and analyse the theory, concepts, tools, techniques, and applications of investment management from an Australian and International perspective.
SUBJECT AIMS
To extend the practical and theoretical basis provided in prior studies and to study the investment and management functions of portfolio managers.
SUBJECT OBJECTIVES
On completion of this subject, students should be able to: read the financial press and interpret the information presented; develop financial literacy; identify the theoretical and practical concepts of investments and investing; classify investments assets by type, purpose and key characteristics; demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic principles and concepts of portfolio management; communicate in writing, matters relating to investment and portfolio management
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this unit, students should: read financial information and interpret the information presented; develop financial literacy identify the theoretical and practical concepts of investments and investing; classify investments assets by type, purpose and key characteristics; demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic principles and concepts of portfolio management; and
Communicate in both orally and writing, matters relating to investment and portfolio management.
UNIT CONTENT
The unit aims to explore and analyse the theory, concepts,