Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Mehdi Sadeghi
Contact via mehdi.sadeghi@mq.edu.au
Tuesday 1-3PM
Veronica Chen
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACST603 or AFIN818 or admission to MCom or MIntBus or MEc or MActPrac prior to 2011
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit begins with an examination of the characteristics of emerging financial markets. The unit then has two parts. The focus of the first part is on portfolio investment management. The focus of the second part is on direct investment in new projects. The geographic focus is in Asian countries.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Name | Weighting | Due |
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Class Test | 25% | Week 7 |
2. Case Study | 20% | Thoughout the Session |
3. Final Examination | 55% | Examination period |
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 25%
The 90-minute class test is designed to help you consolidate your understanding of core concepts through Multiple Choice questions. This test will cover topics from the first 6 weeks of lectures and the associated reading materials. You are expected to present yourself for the test in Lecture7 at the enrolled time and place of your normal lecture. No extensions will be granted. Students who have not for the class test on due date will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Due: Thoughout the Session
Weighting: 20%
Project finance case study (20%)
Project finance case study is a weekly group presentation exercise. This study provide students with an opportunity to systematically look at project financing events in emerging markets by collecting data, analysing information, and report the findings. Each student’s group is expected to present a case and submit a written report once only. A list of cases with a short description will be distributed to the class in the first week and students can select the one that they prefer (on the first come first serve basis).
No extensions will be granted. Students who have not presented their case on due date will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Due: Examination period
Weighting: 55%
The final examination for this unit will be held during the University Examination Period. The exam will cover all of the topics in the syllabus, and will be a closed book exam.To be eligible to pass this unit, a pass is required in the final examination.No extensions will be granted. Students who have not sat for the final exam will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Classes
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials Prescribed
Technology Used and Required
Unit Web Page
Course material is available on the learning management system (iLearn)
Major Assignment is substituted with Mid-term test.
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Lecture Topic |
Other Readings |
Text Readings |
Case Study |
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4th
Aug |
1 |
Introduction |
Lecture Notes Bein & Calomoris (BC), Ch 1 |
Sabal, Ch 1 |
Allocation in the first week |
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11th |
2 |
Investing in Public Equities |
Lecture Notes |
Sabal, Ch 3-4 |
Case study |
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18th |
3 |
Investing in Private Equities |
Lecture Notes |
Sabal, Ch 3-4 |
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25th |
4 |
Investing in Direct Debts and Bonds |
Lecture Notes |
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1St
Sept |
5 |
Measuring Return and Risk, Diversification |
Lecture Notes, handouts, BC Ch 1 |
Sabal, Ch 2 |
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8th
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6 |
Asset Pricing Models in EMs |
Lecture Notes, readings in Library Reserve |
Sabal. Ch 6 - 7 |
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15th |
Mid-term test |
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6th
Oct |
8 |
FDI |
Lecture Notes, readings in Library Reserve |
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13th
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9 |
Project Finance |
Lecture Notes, readings in Library Reserve |
Sabal Ch 8 and 11 |
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20th |
10 |
Liberalisation & Integration |
Lecture Notes, Ch 3 BC, readings in Library Reserve |
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27th
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11 |
Financial Crisis & Risk |
Lecture Notes, Ch 8 BC, readings in Library Reserve |
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3rd
Nov |
12 |
Contagion |
Lecture Notes, readings in Library Reserve |
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10th
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13 |
Derivatives |
Lecture Notes, readings in Library Reserve |
Sabal Ch 9 |
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This graduate capability is supported by:
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This unit gives you practice in applying research findings in your case study.