BFB3121 Investments and portfolio management
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFB3121 Investments and portfolio management is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140, BFB2140 or BFX2140 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFB3121
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFB3121
1 unit list BFB3121 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 11 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
On completion of this subject you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the conceptual foundations of modern portfolio theory, using pricing models and other techniques in the valuation of securities; appreciate the effect of market efficiency on the valuation process; measure portfolio risk and determine performance benchmarks; and be able to take an applied perspective on investment management and analysis in the Australian environment.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically evaluate financial market information to measure risk and return
- 2
describe modern portfolio theory
- 3
apply asset pricing models and valuation techniques to the valuation of assets
- 4
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and / or group activities dealing with investments and portfolio management and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFB3121.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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Technology resources
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Where it fits
BFB3121 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Abey Gunasekarage
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFB3121?
You need BFC2140, BFF2140, BFW2140, BFB2140 or BFX2140 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BFB3121?
BFB3121 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BFC5915.
When is BFB3121 offered?
In 2021, BFB3121 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is BFB3121?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFB3121 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BFB3121?
BFB3121 is part of Finance and economics.