Guidelines
The paper comprises six question and you can choose to answer 4 out of six questions. Only, 4 questions will be marked. Any extra question answered will be discarded.
Overall, word count should not be more than 3,000 words. Moreover, make sure to reference sources which you use to prepare answers. And do not share your answers with other students, as the submissions will be checked for similarity. If your assessment is found to be copied or it matches other submissions, then you will be accountable for plagiarism.
Note:
All processes that lead to the answers must be presented. Marks will be given for both processes and answers. The final exam must be neatly presented, or marks may be lost.
Knowledge and Understanding
Upon successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
1. Understand modern portfolio theory and its implications for portfolio and investment management.
2. Understand risk and return relationship in portfolio management.
3. Appraise and compare the practical issues surrounding forming and managing a portfolio.
4. Be able to understand risk faced by portfolio and investment managers and evaluate key tools
5. Critically discuss and review risks in a financial service context to a range of stakeholder.
6. Understand systemic risk, causes of financial crisis.
7. Critically distinguish and compare the different types of derivatives as tools for hedging.
Key Subject Specific Skills
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
8. Assess, synthesise and estimate a range of information from electronic data sources (Bloomberg datasets) relevant to investment decision making and portfolio management.
9. Use financial databases and software excel or STATA.
10. Gain practical experience of picking stocks and analysing their performance.
11. Be able to write a professional report for different audiences.
12. Apply quantitative skills in evaluating the consequences of risk exposure to financial derivatives.
Aims of Module: (maximum of 5)
1. Prepare students for the fast-paced environment of investment banking and fund management firms which rely on modern portfolio analysis and risk management for their business activities.
2. Examine the issues involved in constructing an investment portfolio, evaluating the performance of that portfolio, and adjusting its composition through time to ensure that its performance remains optimal.
3. Understand and apply the general principles behind modern risk management approaches.
4. Develop a critical appreciation of historical events that have led to crisis.
5. Devise strategies to mitigate risk using financial derivatives instruments.
Word Count
Word count should not be more than 3,000 words.
Feedback arrangements
You can expect to receive feedback within 3 weeks after final exam. Students can book an appointment to obtain individual feedbacks. Revision sessions will be arranged before the final exam.
Support arrangements
You can obtain support for this assessment by Frequently Asked Questions page in Blackboard, tutor office hours, tutorials, email. Replied will be provided normally within 2 working days during the semester.
askUS
The University offers a range of support services for students through askUS.
Good Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct
Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students require http://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning.
Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously. You can find out how to avoid academic misconduct here https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning.
Assessment Information
If you have any questions about assessment rules, you can find out more here.
Personal Mitigating Circumstances
If personal mitigating circumstances may have affected your ability to complete this assessment, you can find more information about personal mitigating circumstances procedure here.
Personal Tutor/Student Progression Administrator
If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator.
