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Unit of Study FINC3001 - Investments and Portfolio Management (2025)

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

discuss modern investment and portfolio theory, highlighting the role/function of the financial system and its key markets, instruments and participants

assess the potential risks affecting the financial system, their impact on financial service products, providers, clients and economic performance

critique and apply the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and asset pricing models in light of empirical evidence

construct and defend a multi-asset portfolio.

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