FINC 7023 Introduction to Finance
Credit Points 10
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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
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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:
- Outline key concepts and principles of finance and financial decision making.
- Analyse and assess basic financial data using financial databases and finance metrics.
- Explain the risk-return relationship and fundamentals of risk management.
- Identify fundamental investment and financing decisions for managers.
- 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
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 |
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Quiz | 60 minutes | 20 | N | Individual | N |
Presentation | 10 minutes | 20 | N | Group | N |
Report | 1,300 words | 30 | N | Individual | N |
Final Exam | 2 hours | 30 | N | Individual | Y |
Teaching Periods
Sydney City Campus Quarter 1 (2025)
Sydney City
On-site
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Sydney City Campus Quarter 3 (2025)
Sydney City
On-site
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