University of Technology Sydney

25936 Funds Management

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UTS: Business: Finance
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Undergraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Description

This subject presents the theories and practice of managing investment funds. It introduces students to the institutional arrangements for funds management and regulation. It develops analytical skills in assessing investment strategies, modelling uncertainty, and constructing portfolios with different investment mandates. Students gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing investment strategies.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the funds management industry and its social responsibility
2. Demonstrate a sound understanding of investment strategies and implementation
3. Demonstrate a broad understanding of alternative asset classes and global markets
4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct empirical analysis of investment strategies and performance

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

This subject introduces students to the theories and practice of funds management. It contributes particularly to the development of the following graduate attributes:

  • Intellectual rigor and creative problem solving
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Social responsibility and cultural awareness
  • Professional and technical competence

This subject also contributes specifically to develop the following Program Learning Objectives:

  • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in the process of completing a research project (1.1)
  • Communicate research and its potential impacts effectively to a range of audiences (2.1)
  • Apply the appropriate research method and analytical tools in addressing discipline specific problems (4.1)

Teaching and learning strategies

Students will have pre-readings to complete before in class lectures/seminars and discussions. A significant portion of face-to-face class time will be devoted to projects/case studies as well as interaction with industry speakers.

Content (topics)

  1. Asset allocation decisions
  2. Active strategies
  3. Alternative asset classes
  4. Transaction costs and execution
  5. Performance valuation and attribution
  6. Risk and return profiles of hedge funds

Assessment

Assessment task 1: In-class tests (Individual)*

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2 and 3

Weight: 40%
Criteria:

*Note: Late submission of the assessment task will not be marked and awarded a mark of zero.

Assessment task 2: Assignments (Individual)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2, 3 and 4

Weight: 40%

Assessment task 3: Research proposal (Individual)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2 and 3

Weight: 20%
Length:
  • Up to 3 pages (excluding cover page, appendix, and references)
  • 1.5 spacing
  • Font size 11
  • PDF format

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.

Required texts

TBA

References

TBA