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CORPFIN 2505 - Alternative Investments

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

The purpose of this course is to present the principles of alternative investments in management. The course provides a detailed analysis of various classes of alternative investments in the financial markets. Alternative investment classes range from considering the role that venture capital, to real estate to artwork play in a well-diversified portfolio. The theoretical part of the course is meant to collect, systematize and deepen students? understanding of a given investment category, while the practical part of each focuses on an analysis of the current state of development of alternative investments on the global market and outlines the prospects of future market development.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CORPFIN 2505
    Course Alternative Investments
    Coordinating Unit Finance and Banking
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites CORPFIN 1002 or (CORPFIN 1002UACA and CORPFIN 1002UACB)
    Corequisites CORPFIN 2502
    Incompatible CORPFIN 3504
    Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed in the first lecture
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Xiaopeng Wei

    Email: xiaopeng.wei@adelaide.edu.au
    Building: Nexus 10 Tower, Floor 12
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this course, students should be able to:

    1 Determine the different types of alternative investments
    2 Learn to identify what the return-risk characteristics of alternative investments are
    3 Measure the market value and associated risk-return characteristics of various alternative investments
    4 Identify the advantages and disadvantages of including alternative investments in a portfolio that includes traditional asset classes
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1-4

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 2, 3

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 3, 4

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 .

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    		 .

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    		 3, 4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    The textbook for this subject is:

    Chambers, D.R., Black, K.H., Lacey, N.J., Alternative Investments: A Primer for Investment Professionals, CAIA Association, 2018

    The textbook is downloadable for free from:

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    This course will be delivered via a 2-hour weekly lecture and a 1-hour weekly