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Program Overview

The Investments program introduces students to the knowledge of financial investments and the functioning of financial markets. It deals with the evaluation of risk and return of single securities and portfolio, aiming at the understanding of portfolio management techniques.

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The course introduces students to the knowledge of financial investments and the functioning of financial markets, covering the evaluation of risk and return of single securities and portfolio. It aims at the understanding of portfolio management techniques, providing students with basic knowledge of techniques applied in portfolio management and skills useful for a career in asset management.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The course is designed to introduce students to the knowledge of financial investments and the functioning of financial markets, focusing on the evaluation of risk and return of single securities and portfolio. By the end of the course, students will achieve a basic understanding of portfolio management techniques and obtain skills useful for a career in asset management.

Prerequisites

Statistics and econometrics, together with financial math, are necessary prerequisites. Accounting basics are also recommended.

Teaching Methods

The course will be taught through face-to-face classes and workshops. Students with valid certification of physical or learning disabilities who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework, and exams should speak with the instructor and the Department's disability liaison, Professor Elena Lagomarsino.

Syllabus/Content

The course introduces students to the knowledge of financial investments and the functioning of financial markets, covering the evaluation of risk and return of single securities and portfolio. It aims at the understanding of portfolio management techniques.

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

• Bodie, Kane, Marcus, "Essentials of investments" 9th ed., McGraw-Hill, selected chapters in CREATE McGraw Hill.

Teachers and Exam Board

• Barbara Alemani will be teaching the course.
• Office Hours: By appointment, booked via email.
• Exam Board: Barbara Alemani (President).

Lessons

Lessons Start

The course starts in the second semester.

• Check data on the EasyAcademy portal for the class schedule.

Exams

Exam Description

The exam will be a written examination in English. Students who fail the exam can repeat it with no limitations. Students who fail to show up at the exam and do not inform the instructor at least one day in advance will not be allowed to sit the exam on the following date.

Assessment Methods

The assessment will be based on a written examination in English. Students who fail the exam can repeat it with no limitations.

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule is as follows:

• 13/01/2026, 13:00, GENOVA
• 29/01/2026, 10:00, GENOVA
• 11/02/2026, 10:00, GENOVA
• 29/05/2026, 10:00, GENOVA
• 12/06/2026, 10:00, GENOVA
• 26/06/2026, 10:00, GENOVA
• 11/09/2026, 10:00, GENOVA

Further Information

• Attendance: Not compulsory.

Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals

The program contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

• Quality education
• Gender equality
• Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
• Peace, justice, and strong institutions