Courses & Units
Finance for Decision-Making JNB518
Introduction
The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the type of financial information that you, as a manager, can expect to receive and to the techniques that you can use to analyse this information for decision making and control purposes. The unit is therefore written from the perspective of you as a manager of an operating unit in a corporate environment. This approach will provide you with a sound basis by which you can understand, review, analyse and use the various types of financial information with which you are most likely to come into contact. This unit also contains sections in relation to ship and port investment evaluation and finance and shipping business risk management. It aims to enhance your capability in understanding practical financial issues and applying financial concepts in the maritime transport and logistics industries where you may be working.
Summary
| Unit name | Finance for Decision-Making |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JNB518 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Peggy Chen |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Spring school (November) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring school (November) | 18/11/2024 | 6/12/2024 | 2/1/2025 | 16/2/2025 |
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Assess businesses' financial performance by interpreting accounting information and critically evaluating financial statements
- Apply financial concepts and tools to assist managerial decision-making in maritime, logistics and supply chain contexts.
- Apply financial techniques to manage business risks in maritime, logistics and supply chain contexts.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 081199 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,909.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Assignment one (10%)|Assignment three-online quiz 2 (20%)|Assignment two: Financial analysis report (30%)|Final Exam (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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