Introduction to Financial Management
PostgraduateTAS-BFA5032021
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Financial Management
About this subject
- Critique and explain the theoretical underpinnings and processes in financial decision making
- Apply concepts to financial decisions that incorporate risk and return to solve case studies
- Communicate financial information in a variety of business situations to justify decisions to a diverse audience
- Role and environment
- Time value of money
- Risk and return
- Bond and share valuation
- Capital budgeting and cash flows
- Capital budgeting techniques
- Capital budgeting - risk and
- Evaluating projects
- Cost of capital
- Working capital and current
- asset management
- Leverage and capital structure
- Leverage and capital structure
- Dividends
- Business growth & valuation
- Options & Corporate finance
This Subject introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management within an Australian context. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of: - the scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management; - the theory of finance and how it underpins the evaluation of investment, financing and dividend policies. This subject will also develop your practical skills in the identification and analysis of financial problems.
- Test (20%)
- Final Exam (60%)
- Case Study (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
Available as "Open Access" with the requirement of a Bachelors degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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