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Managerial Finance
Postgraduate | UNE-AFM531 | 2021
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- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
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Managerial Finance
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a well-developed understanding of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and an advanced and integrated understanding of value creation in corporate firms in a sustainable way through long-term financial decisions;
- demonstrate expert knowledge of the techniques used to make long-term financial decisions and working capital decisions in corporate firms;
- use a range of cognitive, communication and research skills to investigate, analyse, synthesise and critically reflect on time value principles, valuation and risk return to solve complex problems;
- demonstrate a well-developed understanding of mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation and international finance; and
- work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills in the area of managerial finance.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Managerial finance focuses on value creation in business organisations through long-term financial decisions. Financial theory and problem solving techniques that inform investment, financing, leverage and dividend decisions are covered.
Online Quiz 1: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Online Quiz 2: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3
Written Assignment: 2000 words (or equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the subject. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Online Quiz 1 (10%)
- Online Quiz 2 (10%)
- Final Examination (60%)
- Written Assignment (20%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Others
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of accounting and quantitative methods.
Candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting.
Students who have not recently completed Year 11 or 12 Maths or equivalent study should enrol in the tUNEup your Maths program that is offered by the Academic Skills Office before the start of the trimester.
https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/resources/academic-skills/tuneup
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 media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Where calculators are permitted in examinations, it must be selected from an approved list, which can be accessed from the Further Information link below.
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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