Courses & Units
Financial Management BFA107
Cradle Coast, Hong Kong Universal Ed, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit will introduce you to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management in a business organisation. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of:
• the basis of finance concepts including interest rate and time value of money;
• the application of time value of money in evaluating different financial assets such as bond and equity; and
• the scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management
This unit also develops your practical skills in the identification and analysis of financial problems. Specifically, this unit explains the relationship between risk and returns while considers the role and objectives of financial management and capital budgeting. It introduces students to the role and function of the capital markets and the various sources of finance.
Summary
| Unit name | Financial Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BFA107 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | Doctor Faisal Khan |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International International International | Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 3 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hong Kong Universal Ed | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 13/9/2021 | 6/10/2021 | 28/10/2021 | 12/12/2021 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the theoretical underpinnings and processes in financial decision making
- Apply concepts and analytical tools of finance to make decisions that incorporate risk and return
- Use professional written communication to convey financial information in a variety of business situations
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 | $1,812.00 | $1,419.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BFA106, BFA281-A, BFA181-A, BFA208, BFA105-A, XPD108Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Test 1 (5%), Test 2 (15%) (20%)|Exam (60%)|Assignment (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Titman S, Martin, T, Keown, A & Martin, J 2018, Financial Management, Principles and Applications, 8th edition, Pearson Australia. ISBN: 9781488617218 |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Besley, S, Brigham, E, Henry, D & Watanabe, T 2013, Corporate Finance: The essentials, Asia-Pacific edition, 1st edn, Cengage Learning, Australia. (ISBN: 9780170210362) | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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