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Principles of Financial Management unit (BFA503)

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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 students with an understanding of: the scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management; as well as the theory of finance and how it underpins the evaluation of investment, financing and dividend policies. This unit will also develop practical skills in the identification and analysis of financial problems.

Summary

Unit name Principles of Financial Management
Unit code BFA503
Credit points 12.5
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Accounting
Coordinator Mr Paul Taranto
Delivered By University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Compare financial management concepts and evaluate alternatives to make financial risk and capital decisions.
  • Critique financial decision-making in an Australian business.
  • Justify financial decisions to a diverse audience.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

BFA728

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Pre-recorded 1-hr lecture, once a week

On-campus Students: 2-hr workshop, weekly, commencing in Week 1 

Distance Students: 1-hr workshop, weekly, commencing in Week 1

AssessmentIn-class test (20%)|Final Exam (40%)|Group case study and presentation (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text:

Parrino, Yong, Morkel-Kingsbury, Mazzola, Murray, Smales, Wei, James, 2025, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 5th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld.
Recommended

Graham J., Adam C., Gunasingham B., 2020, Corporate Finance, 3rd edn, Cengage.

Ross, SA, Christensen, S, Drew, M, Thompson, M, Westerfield, RW & Jordan, B J 2014, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 6th ed., McGraw-Hill, Sydney.

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