Overview

This course develops a basic conceptual framework to understand modern investments.   Students will develop a more complete understanding of the risk-return tradeoff and the effects of diversification. Using this knowledge, students will learn how to price assets, build investment portfolios, and evaluate alternative investment strategies in securities markets, including equities … For more content click the Read More button below.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: (COMM5005 or ECON5248 or COMM5011 or COMM5000 or COMM5501) OR (ACTL5101 AND ACTL5102) OR enrolment in program (5273 or 7273 or 8413 or 9273 or 8161 or 8750 or 8719) OR (REST0001 AND enrolment in program 8127 or 8318) OR (ECON5257 AND enrolment in program 8415 or 8409)

Delivery

Fully online - Intensive
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$2124
Domestic Students$5010
International Students$7410

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