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Module Title
LM Investment Mathematics, Concepts and Markets
School
Birmingham Business School
Department
Birmingham Business School
Module Code
07 29739
Module Lead
Dr. Abimbola Adedeji
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
Singapore Institute of Management
Exclusions
Description
The aim of this module is to teach students a wide range of techniques of valuation of different debt instruments and securities. Students will also learn the techniques of valuation of consumer credit and the meaning of investment statistics that are usually published in the Financial Times and other similar publications.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
apply the concepts that are widely used in investment markets;
critically interpret a range of investment statistics;
apply the techniques for valuing index-linked bonds;
apply the techniques for valuing corporate debt instruments and securities with allowance for income tax and capital gains tax;
apply the techniques for valuing corporate debt instruments and securities with or without sinking fund provision and with or without call provision;
apply the techniques for valuing consumer credit and have critical knowledge of the strengths and limitations of the techniques;
demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the strengths and limitations of the above techniques.
Assessment
29739-01 : 2 Hour Closed Book Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (75%)
29739-02 : 1 Hour Test : Class Test (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: A 1-hour test (25%) and a 2-hour closed book examination (75%)
Reassessment: a 2-hour closed book examination (100%)