Unit Content
Outcomes
- Analyse financial data, including statements, market trends, and economic indicators, to gain insights into the performance and health of financial assets and portfolios;
- Quantify and model financial risk through methods such as value-at-risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis, aiding in risk management and investment decisions;
- Apply various investment and trading strategies based on financial analytics to create an informative dashboard;
- Evaluate the financial performance of organizations and investment products, using financial ratios, benchmarks, and key performance indicators to make informed financial decisions.
Subject Content
- Introduction to Financial Analytics
- Financial Data Sources and Integration
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Dashboard
- Quantitative Methods in Finance and Time Series Analysis
- Risk Management and Analytics
- Portfolio Management and Optimization
- Financial Forecasting and Predictive Analytics
- Options and Derivatives Analytics
- Credit Risk Modeling
- Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Data
- Real-World Applications in Financial Analytics
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Face to face on site
- E-learning (online)
- Intensive
- Extensive
Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.
Assessment Methods
- Exam (50%)
- Report (25%)
- Group project (25%)
Prescribed Text
Alexander, J. (2018). Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management. Wiley.
Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any textbooks
