Core Module Information
Module title: Investment Management

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: ACC10102
Module leader: Antonios Siganos
School The Business School
Subject area group: Accounting and Finance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Timetables
Description of module content:

You will learn about the presence of a wide range of financial assets, whereby each financial asset offers a different combination of potential benefits and risks. Due to continuous innovations, the choice of investment instruments is continually widening and such instruments are growing in sophistication. Investment management involves selecting appropriate instruments and building investment portfolios to suit investors’ varying needs. The module presents a blend of theory and key aspects of current investment practices. It will cover topics related to investments in equities, bonds, and derivatives.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Critically analyse factors affecting return and risk
LO2: Analyse and interpret financial information as well as to apply statistical techniques to inform investment decisions and strategies
LO3: Evaluate investment performance by applying different measures and techniques
LO4: Analyse and apply use of derivatives in investment management
LO5: Critically analyse current issues in investment management with references to academic literature

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
ACC10102 - Investment Management