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Introduction to Finance Principles

Undergraduate | CUR-BAN23 | 2022

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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

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Finance Principles

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will:

    1. distinguish and apply time value of money concepts to solve financial problems
    2. evaluate and apply the diverse financial models to value financial assets
    3. analyse capital budgeting and examine the relationship between risk and return
    4. evaluate and apply the concepts of risk management.

Entry requirements

Others

You will need some maths skills, an understanding of quantitative techniques and/or algebra. You may use a standard or financial calculator.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

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.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateCUR-ACC-DEG

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

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UndergraduateCUR-FIN-DEG

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

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UndergraduateCUR-FIN-CTF

Undergraduate Certificate in Finance

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