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Archived Version 2006 - 2007

Module Title Equity Case Study
Module Code EF510
School DCUBS

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Level 5 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
To ensure that students can draw on the diverse elements of the programme to undertake a systematic investment appraisal of a listed company within a macro-economic and sectoral framework.

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to perform detailed equity analysis to industry specification.

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 51

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
Tuition is predominantly based on case studies of companies, industries and sectors and includes group presentation and substantial class participation. The cases demonstrate how a company's investment potential for a specific investor can be systematically evaluated. The course draws on material and literature presented in other subjects and stresses the application/integration of this material for the purposes of carrying out the evaluation.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment20% Examination Weight80%
Indicative Reading List
Programme or List of Programmes
MITMSc in Investment and Treasury
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