FIN281 Finance (8)

This subject introduces the student to the principles of financial management from a corporate perspective. The approach is to present and examine the theories and practices of investment, financing and dividend decision-making; and to examine the application of a range of analytical techniques appropriate to contemporary financial decision making.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Accounting and Finance

Enrolment Restrictions

Bachelor of Business Studies students only. Not available to students who have completed FIN211 or FIN210.

Assumed Knowledge
ACC100 and QBM117
Subject Relationships

FIN211 This subject is identical to FIN211, except for mode of delivery and method of assessment.

Incompatible Subjects

FIN211

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify, analyse and solve financial problems confronting business enterprises, particularly problems relating to corporate investment, asset management and financing decisions;
  • be able to employ analytical techniques, using contemporary electronic aids appropriate to financial decision making;
  • be able to analyse the impact of economic, legal and tax changes on the financial position of the firm;
  • be able to demonstrate critical evaluation and communication skills relating to the scope, methodology, role, objectives and ethics of financial management within business organisations.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Introduction to financial management in an Australian context Financial mathematics Introduction to risk and return Capital budgeting concepts and methods Identification and valuation of sources of finance Capital structure Dividend policy

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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