BFC3241 的重点不是泛泛讲 finance theory,而是把证券分析与投资组合管理真正串起来。Monash 官方 handbook 明确列出 asset classes and returns、portfolio theory、asset pricing、security valuation、market efficiency、behavioural finance 和 portfolio performance evaluation,并特别点到 CFA Institute 的职业伦理标准;这让它更像一门面向 funds management 和专业投资分析能力的核心课,而不只是普通金融选修。
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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
apply various techniques to analyse and select equities in equity investment
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with equities and investment analysis and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFC3241.
understand the importance of ethical practices by investment professionals and the CFA Institute code of ethics and standards of professional conduct
examine the nature of different asset classes and the ways in which professional managers incorporate and manage asset classes
understand the skills and techniques used by professionals who are involved in funds management, and wealth creation
understand the importance of professional investment in wealth creation
