Subject description
FIN111 introduces fundamental concepts of corporate and personal finance, financial institutions, and financial planning. In doing so, the inter-relationships between finance, financial institutions and markets, and society are explored. A theoretical strand contextualises finance and financial planning within their respective regulatory frameworks. A technical strand equips students with fundamental financial … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
WUCB105 - Introductory Principles of Finance
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Examine the roles of financial institutions and their relationship with personal and corporate finance decision making.
2.
Describe the purpose, key players and specific industry developments in the regulatory frameworks of the finance sector and their inter-relationships.
3.
Apply ethical business thinking in financial practice.
4.
Apply financial theory to real world corporate and personal financial decisions.
5.
Employ the concepts of time value of money and perform valuation of cash flows including annuities, perpetuities, amortised loans, bonds, and shares.
6.
Use appropriate digitally based technology to operate effectively in financial and business analysis.
Assessment details
Mid-session exam
Excel and report
Final exam
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
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Contact details
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