Indicative topics include:
• Overview of the Investment Industry
• Characteristics of debt securities and bond investment strategies
• Equity analysis
• Macroeconomic and industry analysis
• Equity valuation methods
• Equity portfolio management
• Hedge Funds
• Performance measurement
• ESG considerations for investment decisions
Total contact hours: 34
Private study hours: 116
Total study hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Individual Report (2,000 words) (30%)
Examination, 2 hours (70%)
Reassessment methods
100% examination
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate a systematic knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the theory in the areas of the syllabus relating to debt securities, bond investment strategies, equity analysis, macroeconomic and industry analysis, equity analysis methods, equity portfolio management, hedge funds and performance management
2 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complex techniques applicable to solve problems in the areas of the syllabus relating to debt securities, bond investment strategies, equity analysis, macroeconomic and industry analysis, equity analysis methods, equity portfolio management, hedge funds and performance management
3 Comprehensive understanding of recent developments and methodologies in investment management and the links between the theory and its practical application and to critically evaluate such methodologies
4 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the complex current issues relevant to the investment market
5 Demonstrate an ability to conceptually understand, select and critically apply appropriate methods in portfolio management
6 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the process of developing investment strategies that provide market-based solutions to environmental and social challenges
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Adopt a logical mathematical approach to solving complex problems and decision making in complex situations
2 Effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences
3 Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how to use the relevant information technology
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