fin5eqs equity securities

EQUITY SECURITIES

FIN5EQS

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides you with the necessary skills required to undertake equity asset valuation tasks carried out in an investment management or brokerage environment. After completing this subject, you will be able to undertake equity research projects, conduct financial and industry analysis and provide valuation decisions and recommendations about listed stocks. As such, you will have acquired the equity valuation knowledge and skills required of CFA Levels 1 and 2. You will have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to work as an effective member of a team as well as to enhance their independent and collaborative learning skills. Finally, you will consider the ethical issues associated with undertaking investment research.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMd Al Mamun

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites BUS5IAF or equivalent

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsEquity Asset: Valuation (3 rd edition)PrescribedPinto, J. W., E. Henry, T.R. Robinson, and Stowe, J.D.JOHN WILEY & SONS: NEW JERSEY, 2015

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Explain the conceptual basis of methodologies used to value a listed company shares

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Identify and apply the appropriate methods to value listed company stocks and private companies

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,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)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Analyse the financial statements of a company for the purpose of valuation

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,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)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Analyse the competitive nature of an industry

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)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Estimate inputs required to apply the appropriate valuation methods

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials, project
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
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)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

06. Plan and execute equity valuation research projects

Activities:
Project
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,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)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

07. Communicate company valuation results and make appropriate recommendations

Activities:
Project
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)

08. Develop the skills required to work effectively as a member of a team

Activities:
Tutorials, project
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMd Al Mamun

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Mid-Semester Exam (90 min)Broadly equivalent to 500 words.2001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Group Project.1,000 words per student.2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
Final Exam (3 hrs)Broadly equivalent to 3,000 words Hurdle requirement:Students must achieve at least 50% in the final examination.6001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06