Applied Investment Analytics (BUSA90570)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025

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Overview

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Effective risk management is essential for institutional success and resilience. This subject delves into the practical application of data analytics in risk management, equipping students with the skills to better safeguard an organisation.

Through a blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on application, students will gain proficiency in using contemporary data to analyse and mitigate various risks. Real-world case studies will provide insight into applying these techniques in critical scenarios, bridging theory with practical experience.  Topics covered include market risk modelling, portfolio management techniques, credit risk assessment, and operational risk evaluation.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Utilise data analytics techniques to measure and manage risk in financial and organisational settings.
  • Recognise the inherent challenges and uncertainties in risk management.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the technical aspects of contemporary risk analytics.

Generic skills

  • Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Team working skills
  • Effective evidence-based decision-making skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Anti Requisite

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90546 Risk Analytics
October (On Campus - Parkville)
 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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

In-class quizzes

  • 1 hours
During the teaching period20%

Syndicate assignment (normally in groups of 4 - 5 students)

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Late in the teaching period30%

Final Examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to pass the final exam to pass the subject		During the examination period50%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025