Investment Management

Course aim

To acquaint students with current industry practice and to develop an understanding of the theoretical framework supporting investment analysis and portfolio management in both their professional careers and personal lives as investors.

Course content

Students will gain confidence in a range of techniques, and develop a capacity for independent thought and critical analysis in the areas of investment analysis and portfolio management, risk analysis, portfolio selection, event studies in finance, mutual fund performance, derivative markets, corporate finance, international finance and technical analysis as well as the latest developments in the field.

Textbook(s)

Reilly, F, Brown K & Leeds S 2019, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, 11th edn, Cengage Learning, US

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Preparatory	1 x 1 week
Seminar	3 hours x 8 weeks
Computer Practical	3 hours x 2 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	30 hours x N/A
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HONG KONG MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Seminars 15 hours AND 15 hours online equiv.	30 hours equiv. x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Examination, Skills demonstration

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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