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Investment and Finance for Property (ABPL20052)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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The module considers the nature and operation of investment markets with a focus on three major asset classes; shares, bonds and property. It looks at the characteristics of these different investment options, especially in terms of the risks and returns associated with each. The module also introduces basic financial mathematics involving the time value of money, calculation of present and future values, and the computing of rates of return for investments or projects with property as a context. An introduction to the interpretation, analysis and use of financial statements (profit and loss statements, cash-flow statements and balance sheets) is provided. Finally, it considers the application of appropriate accounting and regulatory standards in interpretation of financial statements.
Incidental costs
Financial calculator is required, specifically the HP10bii+. The cost is approximately $65.
Intended learning outcomes
This course is intended to enable you:
- Understand the operation of finance and investment markets
- Interpret financial information
- Analyse the characteristics of different investment asset classes i.e. property, stocks, bonds
- To apply basic financial mathematics and analyse financial data.
Generic skills
This course is intended to develop the following skills:
1. Intellectual skills:
- define a problem
- identify the correct method of interpreting data and solving problem
- synthesise knowledge and interpret the appropriateness of the solution
- identify an issue and learn to discuss in a reflective manner
2. Research and professional skills
- appreciate the value of listening attentively, selecting what is important, watching for signals for important points & identifying the structure of the presentation/lecture
- competently use a calculator
- apply and interpret financial mathematical techniques appropriate to the problem
- interpret the financial pages
3. Transferable skills
- competently communicate through a written essay/report
- demonstrate research and professional skills through, for example, the quantitative analysis and interpretation of data
- use standard word processing and spreadsheet packages
- demonstrate basic time management skills
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20031 | Principles of Property | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PROP20001 | Finance for Built Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Maths Level 3/4 or
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10012 | Introduction to Mathematics |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- Assessment 1: in class multiple choice test (1200 word equivalent), due week six 30%;
- Assessment 2: written assignment (1200 word equivalent), due week 10 30%;
- Assessment 3: one two hour exam(2000 word equivalent),in the examination period 40%.
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
ESSENTIAL TEXTS
- Valdez, S (2007) An introduction to global financial markets, (5th edition), Palgrave, Macmillan
- Brett M (1997): Property and Money,(2nd Edition), Estates Gazette.
- Reader
ADDITIONAL READING
- Baum A & Mackmin D & Nunnington N (2006): The Income Approach to Property Valuation, (5th Edition), EG Books , London.
- Zima, P and Brown, R (1996) Schaum's Outline of Mathematics of Finance and Actuarial Science, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York.
- Subject notes
B-ENVS (Property major) who have not completed this subject, may enrol in PROP20001 Finance for Built Environment.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Property - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 6 July 2023