FIN535 Strategic and Contemporary Financial Issues (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Economics and Finance (ECFIN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject aims to encapsulate learning from student's previous studies. Topics covered are chosen from current finance issues which are of strategic importance to the finance industry and industry professionals. The subject requires students to critically review the print and electronic media concerning contemporary finance topics and analyse the implications of these issues. Case studies and other learning methods will be used throughout. The subject builds on the knowledge acquired in FIN516 Corporate Finance and FIN530 Money and Capital Markets.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: FIN535
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Postgraduate students only. Not available to students who have completed FIN517 Advanced Corporate Finance.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to critically analyse and provide informed commentary on empirical evidence from financial media, industry sources and empirical studies;
- be able to analyse and explain the nature of current finance issues and make strategic choices based on the evidence;
- be able to explain and synthesise the emerging issues and complexities that arise in the Australian and global corporate finance sectors.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- financial fraud and ethics;
- asset securitisation;
- financial crises and market cycles;
- Sovereign Debt and Sovereign Wealth Funds;
- initial public offerings;
- real options;
- mergers, acquisitions and divestments;
- current developments in financing.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.