2012/2013  BA-HA_HU9B  Investment Analysis

English Title

Investment Analysis

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	7.5 ECTS
Type	Elective
Level	Bachelor
Duration	Summer
Course period	NOTE: The course schedule is at the moment ONLY available at www.cbs.dk/summer
Time Table	Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board	Study Board for BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Course coordinator
Faculty - Paul Eberle, Florida Southern College Patricia Plackett - Department of Operations Management
Main Category of the Course
Finance
Last updated on 23-04-2012

Learning objectives

In order for the students to acquire the mark 12 they must demonstrate that they are: Able to explain the idea and rational of the model and concepts of the course. Able to apply the models and concepts of the course in order to identify and solve relevant financial and investment issues. Able to discuss the possibilities and limitations of the applied models and terms.

Prerequisite

Completion of finance course that studied the principles of finance.

Examination

Investment Analysis

4-hour written exam : Type of test Written Exam Marking scale 7-step scale Second examiner No second examiner Exam period Summer Term Aids Open Book, Written Aid is permitted Duration 4 Hours Open  book – Open Notes Problems, essay, and multiple choice. Financial & programmable calculators allowed. Dictionaries allowed

Course content

Aim of the course The objective of this course is to help students develop a basic understanding of the theory and practice of investment analysis. Course coverage includes security trading mechanism, investment theories, equity and bond valuations. Emphasis is on developing an understanding of the investment process. The course includes basic analysis and valuation of stocks, bonds, options and futures. Course content Financial Instruments How Securities are Traded Risk and Return Efficient Diversification Capital Asset Pricing and Arbitrage Pricing Theory The Efficient Market Hypothesis Bond Prices and Yields Equity Valuation Options Markets Futures Markets

Teaching methods

Lectures and working problems

Expected literature

Essentials of Investments Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, & Alan J. Marcus, 2010  ISBN:ISBN-13 9780071267496,