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Lancaster University Management School Department of Accounting and Finance
Lancaster University Management School Department of Accounting and Finance
Lancaster University Management School Department of Accounting and Finance
Management School
Department of Accounting and Finance
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Course Objective
This course develops both theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of asset
management. Although not intended to track the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA)
syllabus (AIMR do not offer exemptions), it should prove useful to those intending to
take this qualification or enter the Investment Management industry as a portfolio
manager or security analyst.
Learning Outcomes
Course Readings
Investments, Bodie Z., Kane A. and Marcus A. (6e), McGraw Hill, 007-123820-4.
Text Chapters
Bodie, Kane, Marcus (5), 6-11, (12), 13, (17-19), 24-27.
Reilly, Brown (1), 6-9, (10-15), 17, 25-26.
Fama E.F. and French K.R., 1992, The cross section of expected stock returns,
Journal of Finance, 47(2), 427-465.
Fama E.F. and French K.R., 1993, Common risk factors in the returns on stocks and
bonds, Journal of Financial Economics, 33(1), 3-56.
Kothari, S., Shanken J. and Sloan R., (1995), Another look at the cross section of
expected returns, Journal of Finance, 50(1) 185-224.
Course Administration
The course will be delivered by three tutors; Kevin Aretz (KA), Jason MacQueen
(Alpha Strategies - JM) and Mark Shackleton (MS - the course director). It will
comprise fifteen, 90 minute sessions, mostly on Wednesdays but with one and a half
full days on Monday/Tuesday sessions (see detailed schedule below).
Course Assessment
This will involve producing a risk model either for a country (with a small market) or
an industry (within a larger countrys market). We will endeavour to assist provision
of unique datasets for students (depending on their number). Grading will be based on
data handling issues and originality as well as application of theory. The CW should
provide a useful document in persuading employers of your transferable skills.
Examination 75%
There will be an exam with three questions from four, this will test your intuition and
understanding of the theory in the course as well as your ability to work with the
analysis of investment returns.
Course Outline: Dates and Topics