BFC5935 Portfolio management and theory
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFC5935 Portfolio management and theory is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Caulfield and Suzhou. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Caulfield, Suzhou
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFC5935
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFC5935
2 units list BFC5935 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B4001, B5001, B6004, B6005 or B6015 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Topics include investment markets and investment strategies; measuring investment return and risk; capital asset pricing model; arbitrage pricing theory; security analysis and valuation; portfolio management; asset allocation; and portfolio performance measurement.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| October 12 week teaching period | Caulfield | On campus |
| October 12 week teaching period | Suzhou | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessement50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
evaluate financial market information to measure investment risk and return, and be able to incorporate such evaluation in fundamental and technical analysis in the asset valuation process
- 2
develop an understanding of theories in market efficiency, asset pricing models, portfolio construction
- 3
understand investment characteristics of different asset classes and their implications in portfolio management
- 4
demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and develop a team orientated approach to work effectively as a team member to produce a professional quality business document solving portfolio investment objectives
- 5
demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the components of an investment portfolio and their optimal combination as discussed throughout the unit.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Tutorials2 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories1 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted 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.
Learning resources
Technology resources
The only Faculty approved calculators permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+ or Casio FX82 (any suffix).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nafisa Ovi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFC5935?
BFC5935 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BFC5935?
BFC5935 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including BFC5915 and BFC5936. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is BFC5935 offered?
In 2021, BFC5935 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Caulfield and Suzhou.
How much work is BFC5935?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFC5935 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.