Principles of Financial Management unit (BFA503)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Online

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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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
Assessment	In-class test (20%)|Final Exam (40%)|Group case study and presentation (40%)
Timetable	View 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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