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Introduction to Finance Principles

This subject was previously known as BAN23 Introductory Finance.This subject introduces students to several crucial finance concepts and areas: time value of money, project and asset valuation, risk and return and price of money. These concepts allow students to develop a fundamental understanding of Finance, its practical applications and prepare students for further studies in Finance, and develop their interest in a career in Finance.Using market data and examples, this subject explains the principles and methods used by individuals and firms.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Enter the world of corporate financial management and decision-making. Break down key principles, concepts and processes and apply them to corporate scenarios. Get a handle on asset pricing theory, interest rates and project and asset valuation

This subject was previously known as Cost Management 3.In this subject, students will apply advanced processes and techniques for cost management including the techniques of cost modelling, composite rate, life cycle costing, value engineering and value management. The subject extends from the principles of estimating and cost planning for developing a more accurate or reliable cost plan.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Build on learning and study advanced cost modelling software. Compare costs for designs. Ensure projects are delivered to budget. Explore life cycle costing techniques and the value management chain. Assess the value of cost management process. 

Cost Management

This subject covers essential portfolio theories and the application of security analysis and portfolio performance evaluation techniques. Concepts discussed include asset pricing theory, mean-variance analysis, market efficiency, behavioural finance, liquidity and asset pricing, market microstructure, mutual funds and hedge funds, portfolio optimization, and risk management. This subject also covers Environmental, Societal, and Governance (ESG) investment. Students have opportunities to apply and practice their investment skills by using virtual trading software. In addition, students will be provided with an awareness of ongoing developments in this area of Finance, for instance, high-frequency trading and cryptocurrencies.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Hone your finance specialisation with the essential theories of portfolio management. Strategise around investments and risk management. Evaluate portfolio performance. Be relevant with up to date knowledge of current developments and controversies.

Portfolio Management

This subject covers the basics of derivatives such as forward, futures, FRA, swap, and option, and facilitates students&#39; understanding of the global derivatives market through case studies. The freestyle assignment option enables students to take the challenge of using derivatives as a channel to enhance environmental and social sustainability. The teaching is conducted through an inquiry-based pedagogical method rather than presenting facts or portraying a smooth path to knowledge. Kicking off from a single key question, students often find they need to obtain prerequisite knowledge by posing and then answering more questions. That will weave a logic meshwork demonstrating how knowledge evolves. By discovering holes in the meshwork and then bridging these gaps; or finding the boundary of the meshwork and then extending it; or more ambitiously, identifying independent key questions, students learn to innovate. Students are exposed to the techniques such as risk-neutral valuation, and the Black-Scholes-Merton model, to price derivatives and do risk management decisively, and can access Refinitiv real derivatives market data to solve work-integrated problems in their assessment. The techniques can be applied to evaluate health system efficiency, energy management, infrastructure derivatives pricing, hedging hedge farmers&#39; harvest risk exposure using climate derivatives, sustainably manage forests, and more. Ideas will be discussed in the lecture or the assignments.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Take your first foray into derivative securities. These are usually a form of agreement to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price on or before a certain date. You’ll cover areas such as financial forwards and futures, swaps and model risk.

Introduction to Derivative Securities

This subject focuses on aspects of corporate finance theories and the tools and techniques to facilitate excellent corporate financial decision making. It aims to expose students to, and familiarise them with, corporate sector financial management by examining the main issues faced by financial managers of public companies, both in Australia and around the world. In addition, students will explore innovations in financial technology and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues; and gain insights how corporate financial decision making can contribute to meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students are expected to perform hands-on analysis and build Excel spreadsheet models to assist with analysis. The subject also aims to help students develop oral and written communication skills through individual and/or group assignments, presentations and interviews. Topics covered are: advanced capital budgeting under uncertainty (developing what was introduced in BAN23 Introduction to Finance Principles); market imperfections and signalling; agency theory; capital markets and sources of funds; capital structure; dividend policy; and the market for corporate control and corporate governance.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Develop the skills to ask the big financial questions. Gain insight into finance theories. Learn the tools and techniques that facilitate decision making. Understand economic concepts, and get familiar with the financial sector.

Corporate Finance

An overview of global financial markets and the major instruments traded within those markets. The focus is on equity and debt markets. The importance of ethics within financial markets will also be discussed.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Gain a global perspective of how equity and debt work within the global financial markets. Highlight the need for ethics in the investment industry. Count the economic factors that impact credit risk, interest rates and market efficiency.

Introduction to Financial Instruments and Markets

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