Form 20
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
Course Title
Portfolio Management
School
School of Management and Languages
Course
Co-ordinator
Andrew Adams
SCQF
Level
11
1.
Course
Code
C31PM
Semester
On or OffCampus
Credits
1
On
15
Pre-requisites
None
2. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
3. Excluded Courses
None
4. Replacement Course
6. Degrees for which this
is a core course
7. Aims
None
Code:
Date Of Replacement:
MSc in Investment Management
5.
Availability as an
Elective
Yes
No
X
To introduce students to portfolio management in practice, with particular emphasis on equity portfolios.
8. Syllabus
Introduction
Managing portfolios
Asset allocation
Equity portfolio management
The international dimension
Derivatives (an introduction)
Alternative investments
Risk management
Portfolio performance evaluation
9. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
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Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Know the principles of portfolio management;
Be able to assess the relevance of academic research to developments in portfolio management practice;
Understand the sources of portfolio risk and how to manage these risks;
Have the ability to evaluate the performance of a portfolio manager.
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Form 20
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
Course Title
Portfolio Management
School
School of Management and Languages
Course
Co-ordinator
Andrew Adams
SCQF
Level
11
Personal Abilities
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
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Course
Code
C31PM
Semester
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
1
On or OffCampus
Credits
On
15
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Understand the context within which portfolio management professionals work;
Understand the role of the various institutions involved in portfolio management;
Demonstrate the ability to learn independently;
Communicate ideas effectively by written and verbal means;
Recognise, evaluate and comment critically on alternative points of view;
Manage time, work to deadlines and prioritise workloads;
Assess issues with working as part of a team.
10. Assessment Methods
Method
11. Re-assessment Methods
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic modules?
Method
(if applicable)
Exam
Coursework
2 hours
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
70%
30%
Exam
2 hours
12. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
September 2010
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
September 2011
Version
Number
1
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