This document is designed to supplement information contained in the University’s Web based Module Information Directory
https://mid.coventry.ac.uk/midhome.html
Students should consult the MID entry for information on;
Module summary Teaching Learning and Assessment
Module resources Module organisation.
1. Module delivery:
If you have a disability or medical condition and need an adjustment to allow you to fully participate in this module (e.g. different format of literature, clear communication for lip reading, breaks for medication, etc.) please tell your lecturer so that arrangements may be made.
1.1 Teaching Plan:
To complete the module successfully, attendance at all classes is advised. Students are also expected to work independently, undertake any required background reading or practice exercises and actively participate in seminars or other small group work. If allocated to a seminar group, students should remain with that group.
Week Method of Delivery Topic
1 L + S Introduction to portfolio management.
2 L + S The measurement of risk and return
3 L + S Markowitz portfolio theory.
4 L + S The Capital Market Line and the CAPM
5 L + S Using the CAPM for portfolio management.
6 L + S Testing the CAPM – Single Index Model.
7 L + S Efficient market theory.
8 L + S Passive fund management and EMT.
9 L + S Active fund management and alpha returns.
10 L + S Behavioural finance and the critique of modern portfolio theory.
1.2 Module tutors
Module Leader Room E-mail Telephone
Tony Kilmister WM121
Surgery hours: Monday 12.00-2.00.
Tuesday 11.00-1.00
Messages can be left at reception in the William Morris building or emailed to the tutor.
1.3 Use of Module web:
The module web will be used to convey module resources such as lecture and seminar handouts and announcements.
2. Module Assessment:
The assessment method and coursework weighting can be found in section 1 of the MID entry for this module on
https://mid.coventry.ac.uk/
The assessment for this module consists of one examination and one coursework. The coursework assessment takes the form of one piece of written work.
2.1 Coursework Assignments
Further details will be published on the module website.
2.2 Coursework deadlines
Coursework Assignment Day Month Year
5 December 2014