CORPFIN 2505 - Alternative Investments
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CORPFIN 2505 Course Alternative Investments Coordinating Unit Finance and Banking Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites CORPFIN 1002, CORPFIN 1002UAC, CORPFIN 1002UACM Incompatible CORPFIN 3504 Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed in the first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: G M Wali Ullah
Lecturer
Dr G M Wali Ullah
Email: gm.waliullah@adelaide.edu.au
Campus: North Terrace
Building: Nexus 10 Tower, Room: 13.48
Tutor
Jiaxin Yang
Email: jiaxin.yang@adelaide.edu.au
Campus: North Terrace
Building: Nexus 10 Tower, Room: 13.48Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Determine the different types of alternative investments (LO1)
2. Learn to identify what the return-risk characteristics of alternative investments are (LO2)
3. Measure the market value and associated risk-return characteristics of various alternative investments (LO3)
4. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of including alternative investments in a portfolio that includes traditional asset classes (LO4)University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3, 4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
3, 4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The textbook for this subject is:
Chambers, D.R., Black, K.H., Lacey, N.J., Alternative Investments: A Primer for Investment Professionals, CAIA Association, 2018
The textbook is downloadable for free from: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/research/foundation/2018/alternative-investments-a-primer-for-investment-professionals
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered via a 2-hour weekly lecture and a 1-hour weekly tutorial.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The University expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that you are expected to commit approximately 10 hours of private study outside of your regular classes. Students in this course are expected to attend all seminars throughout the semester.Learning Activities Summary
Lecture Schedule
Weeks
Topic Name
Readings:
1
Types of Alternative Investments and Their Characteristics
Chapter 1
2
Real Estate
Chapter 8
3
Private Equity
Chapter 9
4
Introduction to Real Assets
Chapter 6
5
Real Assets (Focusing on Commodities)
Chapters 7
6
Collectibles
Selected Readings
7
Hedge Funds
Chapters 3, 4 and 5
8
Collateralized Debt Obligations
Chapter 11
9
Investment Process, Operations and Due Diligence
Chapter 13
10
The case for investing in alternatives
Chapter 17
11
Review
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment
Weighting
Topics Covered
Learning Outcomes
Online Test 1 (Week 5)
20%
1-4
L01, L02, L03
Online Test 2 (Week 10)
30%
5-8
L03, L04
Final Exam
50%
All
L01 – L04
Total
100%
Assessment Detail
Assessment Detail:
1. Online Tests (Test 1 worth 20% and Test 2 worth 30%)
Students will sit for online tests in week 5 and week 10 of the semester. These tests will be open-book, consisting of short answer questions (both qualitative and quantitative). Further details about the tests will be announced during the lectures.
2. Final Exam (Worth 50%)
A final exam, worth 50%, will be held in the end-of-semester examination period. Further details on the examinable material, will be announced during the lectures.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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