Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2009-2010 (archived)
Module ECON41015: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Economics and Finance)
ECON41015: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2009/10 | Module Cap |
|---|
| Tied to | L1K209 |
|---|---|
| Tied to | L1K309 |
| Tied to | L1K709 |
| Tied to | L1K809 |
| Tied to | L1K609 |
| Tied to | L1K509 |
| Tied to | L1K109 |
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- develop students' knowledge and understanding of key issues in asset allocation and portfolio composition and management at an advanced level;
- provide students with the opportunity to develop the ability to critically understand current theoretical and empirical research in the field of portfolio theories and their implications on alternative portfolio composition and management strategies.
Content
- Selecting and Managing Equity Portfolios;
- Asset Allocation;
- Portfolio Performance Evaluation;
- Fixed Income Securities: Analysis and valuation; Managing fixed income securities;
- Derivative Securities and Portfolio Risk Management.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- have explored, understood and appreciated the complexity and diversity of the current relevant academic literature and its implications for professional practice, and be able to identify open questions for their own research;
- have demonstrated ability to learn and work independently in this area, exercising critical judgement and discrimination in the resolution of complex problematic situations.
Subject-specific Skills:
- have used highly specialised and advanced technical, professional and academic skills in asset allocation and composition and management of portfolios;
- have practised problem solving and analytical skills in a complex specialised context.
Key Skills:
- Written Communication;
- Planning, Organising and Time Management;
- Problem Solving and analysis;
- Using initiative;
- Numeracy;
- Computer Literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- A combination of lectures, seminars and guided reading will contribute to achieving the aims and learning outcomes of this module. The summative written examination will test students' knowledge and critical understanding of the material covered in the module, their analytical and problem-solving skills.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 9 | 1 per week | 2 hours | 18 | |
| Seminars | 4 | fortnightly | 1 hour | 4 | ■ |
| Preparation & Reading | 126 | ||||
| Revision Sessions | 2 | 1 hour | 2 | ||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written assignment | 3,000 word maximum | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Work prepared by students for seminars; answers to questions either discussed during a seminar, or posted on DUO; feedback on discussions with teaching staff during consultation hours, or via e-mail.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University