Investment and Portfolio ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will have a good understanding of the theory of investing and the functioning of the stock market. They can search for and interpret information from different markets and can calculate the expected return and risk of shares. The student will be able to construct, manage and report on the performance of a portfolio of shares.

Content

- Stock markets
- Risk and return
- Portfolio theory
- The Capital Asset Pricing Model

Qualifications

Finance and Corporate Finance or equivalent competences

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Further information

The course is conducted with a theory lecture and two demonstrations, so attendance was required.