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DMBA6008: Finance, Strategy and Technology
2026 unit information
This unit equips students with the key financial skills required to navigate the complexities of business growth, focusing on each stage of a company's lifecycle, from startup to scaling, and as the business matures, growth strategies such as acquisitions, as well as divestments and financial restructuring strategies. At each stage the company’s life cycle, the unit examines how funding needs, financial measures, risk considerations, and valuation approaches change. As the business evolves, the unit emphasises strategic decision-making using tools used in finance such as net present value. Through this approach, students will develop the financial acumen needed to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value in dynamic business environments.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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DMBA6001 |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. evaluate the performance and opportunities for a business enterprise using relevant financial tools and approaches
- LO2. develop and evaluate comprehensive growth strategies for businesses of all scales, incorporating funding sources, technology disruption, capital structures, and investment opportunities
- LO3. integrate consideration of various leadership styles, and cultural and ethical issues, when dealing with diverse stakeholders and markets
- LO4. effectively communicate complex financial concepts and challenges to expert and non-specialist audiences
- LO5. conduct financial assessments of investment proposals and valuations of companies at various stages of their life cycles from startup to maturity
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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There are no availabilities for previous years.
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