FINM7008 Applied Investments
| Offered By | School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Appl Stats |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Financial Management |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, First Semester, 2012, and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is directed at students interested in the study of investments, asset pricing and valuation, stock selection and market efficiency as well as topics on bond portfolio management, international diversification, funds management and portfolio performance. The course provides a practical analysis of modern financial markets, traders and trading strategies while also covering the theoretical underpinnings. |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the completion of the course, students are expected to be proficient in the following areas:
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| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload |
10 hours per week for 13 weeks = 130 hours |
| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. and TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Finance |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with at least one year of university level study in quantitative analysis, including basic mathematics and data analysis techniques. |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Introductory courses in both Accounting and Finance. |
| Requisite Statement |
Pre-requisites: STAT7055 Financial Statistics, FINM7006 Foundations of Finance and BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/FINM7008.pdf |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/FINM7008.pdf
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| Indicative Reading List | See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/FINM7008.pdf |
| Programs | Master of Actuarial Statistics, Master of Actuarial Studies, Master of Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Commerce, Master of Actuarial Statistics, Master of Actuarial Studies, Master of Business, Master of Commerce, Master of Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Graduate Certificate in Financial Management, Master of Financial Management, and Master of Finance |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7008 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7008 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
