fin5als alternative securities
ALTERNATIVE SECURITIES
FIN5ALS
2015
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 subject provides an in-depth study on the institutional features of private equity and hedge funds. The main investment strategies of venture capital and hedge fund will be introduced. The subject also covers the evaluation of risks and returns of private equity and hedge funds and discuss the complicated measurement issues that are specific to the alternative assets. Students will develop practical skills and apply their analytical skills to the valuation of private firms, firms with financial distress and leverage buyout.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
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, FIN5EQS
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Review various methodologies for company evaluation
- Activities:
- tutorials, case studies, financial project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Understand and explain the key differences between traditional and alternative assets investment
- Activities:
- tutorial assignment, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Identify the most appropriate firm valuation methodology that suits venture capital and private equity
- Activities:
- tutorial assignments, financial project, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Analyse industry and economic conditions that contribute to the development of alternative asset classes
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Understand the different legal and regulation treatment of hedge funds compare to other institutional investment vehicles
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
06. Evaluate and compare the performance and risks of hedge funds and private equity
- Activities:
- case studies, tutorials, financial project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
07. Generate financial reports that make recommendation on investment strategies
- Activities:
- financial project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
08. Develop the skills required to work effectively as a member of a team and apply teamwork skills to collaborative learning tasks
- Activities:
- financial project, tutorial group discussion, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
09. Develop written and oral presentation skills
- Activities:
- assignment report and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Lou
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word financial project | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 08, 09 | |
| one 3,500-word financial project | 25 | 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 | |
| one 2-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. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Tutorial work | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Lou
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 02 - 07
Twelve 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word financial project | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 08, 09 | |
| one 3,500-word financial project | 25 | 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 | |
| one 2-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. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Tutorial work | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |