Courses & Units
Investment Analysis BEA652
Hobart
Introduction
This unit focusses on security analysis and portfolio management. The unit is designed around the following three points of view, to enable you to learn about trading and investing in financial markets.
- Investment skills for your own personal gain
- Investment skills for the financial services industry
- An understanding of financial markets and instruments
The study of investments is exciting. This is the only unit that equips you to trade and invest in the stock market. In this unit you will participate in portfolio simulation (i.e. the Public ASX Sharemarket Game) managing an initial virtual wealth of A$50,000. You may not find it easy, but you will most certainly find it rewarding.
Summary
| Unit name | Investment Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BEA652 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Economics and Finance |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
| ILO1 | Articulate the role of risk in financial markets. |
| ILO2 | Determine and assess the prices of financial assets. |
| ILO3 | Assess and analyse portfolio management processes. |
| ILO4 | Transmit knowledge and ideas on finance in written formats. |
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 081199 | $1,812.00 | $1,419.00 | not applicable | $2,702.00 |
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2 Information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses can be found here
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Requisites
Prerequisites
BEA681 or BEA654 or BEA674;
Quantitative skills: Financial mathematics and a familiarity with basic statistical techniques including standard deviation, coefficient of variation, covariance/correlation, linear regression, and constrained optimization problems. Computing skills: Basic Excel skills (specifically Data Analysis and Solver add-ins) are required. Understanding of linear regression model is desirable. In addition, proficiency in the following is also assumed: * English language skills * Constructing and interpreting simple graphs * Basic algebra
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please check the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Please check the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please check the unit outline for details. |
|---|---|
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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