Credit Points 10

Coordinator Neha Deo Opens in new window

Description This subject provides business leaders and managers with a contextualised and non-technical introduction and overview of key financial concepts. The subject covers the fundamental principles underlying finance and financial decision-making by individuals and organisations. Upon completion of this subject, learners will possess the analytical skills necessary to understand and assess basic financial data using a range of metrics relevant in a range of contexts including green and sustainable finance.

School Business

Discipline Banking and Finance

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects BUSM 7007

Restrictions

Students must be in a postgraduate program.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Outline key concepts and principles of finance and financial decision making.
2. Analyse and assess basic financial data using financial databases and finance metrics. 
3. Explain the risk-return relationship and fundamentals of risk management.
4. Identify fundamental investment and financing decisions for managers.
5. Critically discuss contemporary topics in finance, including green and sustainable finance.

Subject Content

• Topic 1 The world of finance: financial markets and the Australian financial landscape
• Topic 2 Fundamentals of small business financing
• Topic 3 Introduction to financial statements and financial performance measurement
• Topic 4 Time value of money and the basics of interest rates
• Topic 5 The risk-return relationship and fundamentals of risk management for managers
• Topic 6 Financing and investment decisions
• Topic 7 Green and sustainable financial instruments
• Topic 8 Contemporary topics in finance