Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2018-2019 (archived)
Module BUSI47115: PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (PT/EXECUTIVE)
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI47115: PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (PT/EXECUTIVE)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2018/19 | Module Cap |
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| Tied to | NPK017 |
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| Tied to | N1KP17 |
| Tied to | N1KD17 |
| Tied to | N1KB17 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- Develop students' advanced knowledge and understanding of key issues in portfolio construction and management.
- Provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with recent developments in the field of portfolio management.
Content
- The Portfolio Management Process.
- Selecting Investments in a Global Market.
- Selecting an Equity Portfolio.
- Equity Portfolio Management Strategies.
- Bond Portfolio Management Strategies.
- Portfolio Performance Evaluation.
- Implications of the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Security Analysts.
- Derivative Securities and Portfolio Risk Management: Derivatives and Hedging; Derivatives and Portfolio Protection; Risk and Regulation: VaR.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will have:
- an advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of some of the models used for constructing portfolios;
- an advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of portfolio management;
- become familiar with recent empirical research and its applications in certain topics of portfolio management.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will have:
- practised problem solving and analytical skills as applied to areas of portfolio management.
Key Skills:
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion, supported by guided reading. The written assignment will test students' understanding of relevant concepts and their ability to apply and interpret what they have learned to the analysis of a particular issue in depth.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion) | 28 | ■ | |||
| Preparation and Reading | 122 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 4,000 words maximum | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
None.
■ 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