ECON 2002 Corporate Financial Management
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200488
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Description This subject introduces the fundamental concepts of finance theory and the tools of financial decision making in the context of the Australian institutional environment. These concepts relate primarily to the time value of money, risk and return, capital budgeting and capital structure. The unit's purpose is to develop an understanding of the basic practices of financial management from the perspective of a firm (both large and small). Students examine the investment, financing and dividend decisions of corporations.
School Business
Discipline Banking and Finance
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) ECON 1006 OR
MATH 1030
Equivalent Subjects ECON 2003 - Financial Management FINC 2001 - Corporate Financial Decision Making
Assumed Knowledge
Introductory economics or microeconomics, basic mathematics and statistics.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain and analyse the investment, financing and dividend decisions of corporations;
- Apply the concept of time value of money to financial decision making;
- Have knowledge of the sources of finance, and evaluate their costs in the Australian financial environment;
- Evaluate capital-expenditure projects and sources of finance;
- Evaluate leasing as an instrument of financing;
- Demonstrate the financial techniques used to manage current assets and liabilities;
- Assess business risk and apply risk management tools.
Subject Content
- valuation of Securities
- investment decisions
- financing decisions
- Dividend decisions
- capital markets in Australia
- short term financial management
- futures, options and international financial management
- leasing
- Mergers, acquisitions and corporate analysis
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 120 Minutes | 30 | N | Individual | Y |
| Report | 1000 words | 20 | N | Individual | Y |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 50 | Y | Individual | Y |
Prescribed Texts
- Comprehensive lecture notes will be provided for students on vUWS, and students will be referred to a variety of reference materials freely downloadable from the internet or available in the library.
Teaching Periods
Autumn (2024)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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WSU Online TRI-2 (2024)
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Sydney City Campus - Term 2 (2024)
Sydney City
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Spring (2024)
Bankstown City
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Campbelltown
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Parramatta External
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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2024)
Sydney City
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Summer (2024)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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WSU Online TRI-1 (2025)
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Autumn (2025)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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Sydney City Campus - Term 2 (2025)
Sydney City
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Spring (2025)
Bankstown City
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Campbelltown
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Parramatta City - Macquarie St
On-site
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Parramatta External
Online
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WSU Online TRI-3 (2025)
Wsu Online
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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2025)
Sydney City
On-site
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Summer (2025)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
On-site
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