Theory of Investments (N1553)

Source: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/modules/undergraduate/2026/104395-theory-of-investments Parent: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/banking-and-digital-finance-bsc-hons

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

This module presents the common types of investments and provides a thorough grounding in the analysis of investment portfolios. The module covers traditional asset classes and the investment environment, including the investment process as well as a discussion of mutual funds and other investment companies.

The theory of investments is introduced with a focus on standard risk-return-based asset allocation methods. Building on the theory, the module explores popular index models and empirical asset pricing models and their applications to investment analysis. The module also introduces the basics of investing into financial derivatives such as futures and options.

Teaching

67%: Lecture\ 33%: Seminar\

Assessment

25%: Coursework (Test)\ 75%: Examination (Unseen examination)\

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 117 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

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Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: