Courses & Units

Principles of Finance XPD103

Introduction

Finance is a discipline that deals with the sources and uses of money by individuals, businesses and governments. This unit provides an introductory examination of business finance. Emphasis is placed on the development of analytical tools that can help in the financial decision making process. Real world examples, and the use of multiple media, provide a thorough introduction to different aspects of financial market and how its participants make financial decisions.

Summary

Unit name Principles of Finance
Unit code XPD103
Credit points 12.5
College/School Academic Division
Provost
Discipline University Pathways
Coordinator Barry Hemmings
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level Introductory

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
IPC Semester 2 27/6/2022 26/7/2022 10/8/2022 23/9/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the basic functions of financial markets and master the basic financial techniques (e.g. computing time value of money, valuing financial assets).
  • Explain the role of risk and information in financial markets.
  • Communicate financial information (e.g. corporate financial decision making) in written formats.

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
091901 $1,828.00 $1,432.00 not applicable $2,354.00

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

BEA112

Teaching

AssessmentQuiz 1 (10%)|Quiz 2 (10%)|Examination (50%)|Case Study (30%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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