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Financial Management - AFIN253

This introductory unit in corporate finance focuses on the financing and investing decisions made by the finance manager of an organisation. While the emphasis is on the theory of the firm, students are also given exposure to current issues affecting corporate finance in Australia. Satisfactory completion of the unit equips students with a grasp of the following principals of financial economics: the relation between risk and expected return; the time value of money; and valuation of securities via discounted cash flows. The unit also provides an introductory coverage of derivative securities and no arbitrage valuation. The unit provides a stand alone introduction to finance for students not planning to continue with study in the area. Analytical, quantitative and generic skills are emphasised. The unit aims to develop graduate capabilities centred upon effective communication, higher order analysis and problem-solving skills.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

E1 - Evening; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde

D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

Staff Contact(s): Applied Finance and Actuarial staff
Prerequisites:

(ACCG100 or ACCG105 or ACCG106) and (ECON111 or BBA103) and (STAT170 or STAT171) and ACST101 and (27cp or GPA of 2.00)  Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ACCG252, ACCG253, AFIN252
Unit Designation(s):

Commerce; Economics

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies

Faculty of Business and Economics

Timetable Information

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