Strategic Financial Analysis
UndergraduateADU-BUSI30342026
Course information for 2026 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 29 Mar 2026
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Start dates
- 6 Apr 2026,
- 21 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $2,400
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Strategic Financial Analysis
About this subject
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
- Assess macroeconomic factors, business strategy, corporate governance and ethics in a business environment to enhance interpretation of a firm's financial statements.
- Provide critical financial assessments of the firm's operating, financing and investment decisions relative to its historical performance and the contemporary performance of its competitors and peers.
- Undertake forecasts for valuation, strategy and policy analyses using financial statements and other sources of business and economic information.
- Develop teamwork skills and oral communication skills to present complex accounting and finance information to a non-specialist audience.
- Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of Accounting and Finance.
- Macroeconomic Analysis and a Framework for Business Analysis and Valuation
- Strategy Analysis
- Ethics and Governance
- Accounting and Financial Analysis
- Forecasting 1: Prospecting Analysis
- Forecasting 2: Valuation Theory and Concepts
- Equity Security Analysis
- Credit Analysis and Distress Prediction
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Financial statements are used widely by professionals in a large range of positions and industries. Analysts use financial statement analysis to rate and value companies, investment bankers utilise it for buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and a wide range of consulting professionals require them to competitively analyse their clients’ past performance and prospects.
This course is designed to improve your conceptual grasp of the role and practical application of financial statements in business analysis. Learn about valuation, credit assessment, strategic decision-making, and assessment of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Adelaide University's 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
This is a third-year course from Adelaide University's Financial Planning degree. When studying this course as a "single subject", prior knowledge from BAFI 2025 or equivalent will support your success.
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- Case study (60%)
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Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
USA-BUSS3098 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units. myLearning is the Adelaide University's online learning environment. myLearning provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments.
- Other requirements - Based on duty of care requirements, a student admitted to Adelaide University must be at least 17 years of age by the date of enrolment, in accordance with Adelaide University's Admission for Coursework Programs Procedure.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
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