fin5als alternative securities
ALTERNATIVE SECURITIES
FIN5ALS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop a working knowledge of the characteristics of alternative securities including hedge funds, venture capital and private equity. The main investment strategies of hedge fund will also be introduced. Students will also develop practical skills and apply their analytical skills to the valuation of private firms, firms with financial distress and LBO. The measurements of risks and returns will also be introduced.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela Lou
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites FIN5DER
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Handbook of alternative assets. (2nd ed.) | Prescribed | Anson, M. J. P. | JOHN WILEY & SONS: NEW JERSEY, 2006 |
| Readings | Investment strategies of hedge funds | Prescribed | Filippo, Stefanini | JOHN WILEY & SONS, 2006 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Lou
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word project | 10 | |
| one 2,000-word project and presentation | 20 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve at least 50% in the final examination as well as a minimum of 50% in the sum of the marks for all assessment tasks to pass the subject. | 70 |
Melbourne, 2014, Summer semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Lou
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 02 - 04
Twelve 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 04 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend each day classes Mon-Thurs week 0204"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word project | 10 | |
| one 2,000-word project and presentation | 20 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | Hurdle requirement: Students must achieve at least 50% in the final examination as well as a minimum of 50% in the sum of the marks for all assessment tasks to pass the subject. | 70 |