Course ID:
Course Code & Number
BA 424
Course Title
Investment Analysis
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Basic concepts of investment analysis. Characteristics of financial markets and financial instruments. Portfolio construction and management. Investment valuation and asset pricing models.
Course Objectives
This course introduces the basic concepts of investment analysis in financial markets. The main objective is to help students develop an understanding of the characteristics of financial markets and financial instruments. Theories related to portfolio construction and portfolio management, investment valuation, asset pricing models will also be covered.
Software Usage
Students will use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) to work on their weekly assignments about 2 hours a week.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Explain the use of asset pricing models
2. Describe the principles of financial investments
3. Construct a portfolio of assets
4. Analyze risk in a portfolio
5. Critically judge portfolio management and apprise the performance of financial investments
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Peer Teaching
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Simulation & Games
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Guest Speakers
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
1. Journal of Finance and Investment Analysis
2. Journal of Finance
3. The Journal of Portfolio Management
4. Oxford Review of Financial Studies
5. Related journal articles and publications
Required Reading
1. Essentials of Investments, Z. Bodie, A. Kane, and A.J. Marcus, McGraw-Hill, 8th Edition, 2008.
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Case Study Analysis | 16 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: