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Introduction to Finance - AFIN100
This unit applies financial theory to real world decision-making and lays the conceptual and mathematical framework for the more specialised finance units. It is also an interesting unit for students not planning to undertake further studies in finance since it ties concepts from accounting and economics together in a logical and useful way. Decisions on home buying versus renting, new versus second hand car purchases, and other real-world personal and business financial decisions are discussed. Financial jargon will be discussed with the aim of interpreting news articles in the press. Market data and financial models will be used to infer the market's forecast of prices and yields.
A number of topics from ACST101 are covered in this course, but here they're explored in greater detail. It is highly recommended to complete ACST101 before or at the same time as this unit. A background of HSC Mathematics or equivalent numerical competency is assumed. Students who have not studied the necessary mathematics are advised to complete MATH123 before enrolling.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 Evening - Session 1, North Ryde, Evening S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Applied finance and actuarial studies staff |
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| NCCW(s): | AFIN252 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Applied Finance and Actuarial Studies Faculty of Business and Economics |
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