Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management within an Australian context. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of:
- the scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management;
- the theory of finance and how it underpins the evaluation of investment, financing and dividend policies.
This unit will also develop your practical skills in the identification and analysis of financial problems.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Introduction to Financial Management |
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| Unit code | BFA503 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Accounting and Accountability |
| Coordinator | Mr Richard Mawulawoe Ahadzie (Semester 1, 2021 Weeks 1 - 4) Mr Faisal Khan (Semester 1, 2021 Weeks 5 - 13) Dr Mai Nguyen (Semester 2, 2021) |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
| LO1 | Critique and explain the theoretical underpinnings and processes in financial decision making |
| LO2 | Apply concepts to financial decisions that incorporate risk and return to solve case studies |
| LO3 | Communicate financial information in a variety of business situations to justify decisions to a diverse audience |
Fees
Requisites
N/A
Prerequisites
N/A
Co-requisites
N/A
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BFA772, BFA703, BFA728
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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| Assessment | Mid Semester-Test (20%), Assignment (20%), Final Exam (60%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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