- Course Code
- HMAN509
- Semester
- First Term (Fall)
- Theory+Practice
- 2 + 0
- ECTS
- 2
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | First Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Understand the concept of asset management and its function in financial markets.
- Develop the ability to analyze the risk-return relationship and construct portfolios, as well as enhance skills in creating, implementing, and managing effective portfolio strategies.
- Evaluate the characteristics and advantages of alternative investment instruments.
- Utilize analytical tools to measure and assess portfolio performance.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course aims to comprehensively address the theoretical and practical aspects of financial asset management. Students will work on topics such as portfolio management, risk-return analysis, asset allocation, performance measurement, and alternative investments, gaining strategic skills in the field of asset management. Additionally, the course will explore sustainable finance, behavioral finance, and the impact of technology on asset management processes in detail. The course is designed to enhance students' ability to make effective decisions in financial markets and develop innovative solutions. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Asset Management |
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2nd Week |
Financial Markets and Types of Assets |
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3rd Week |
Risk and Return Relationship |
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4th Week |
Modern Portfolio Theory |
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5th Week |
Investment Funds and ETFs |
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6th Week |
Asset Allocation and Portfolio Strategies |
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7th Week |
Risk Management Techniques |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Behavioral Finance and Investment Decisions |
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10th Week |
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Factors |
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11th Week |
Alternative Investments |
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12th Week |
Performance Measurement and Evaluation |
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13th Week |
The Impact of Technology on Asset Management |
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14th Week |
General Evaluation and Discussion |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Portfolio Management: Theory and Practice, Wiley, 2019 Scott Stewart, Christopher Piros, Jeffrey Heisler
Asset Management: A Systematic Approach to Factor Investing, Oxford University Press, 2014, Andrew Ang
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
20 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
6 |
6 |
| Total Work Load | 59 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 1.96 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes
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