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FINC1001: Introduction to Finance
2027 unit information
This unit provides an introduction to the core concepts of corporate finance and their application to financial decision-making and valuation. Students develop an understanding of key principles in finance and practical skills in financial statement analysis, financial mathematics, and the valuation of debt and equity securities. The unit also introduces foundational topics in portfolio analysis, the capital asset pricing model, the cost of capital (i.e. Weighted Average Cost of Capital), market efficiency, and ethical considerations in business decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the application of finance concepts to real-world contexts, the development of analytical and problem-solving skills, and engagement with contemporary industry practice.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Finance |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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BUSS1102 or BUSS1030 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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FINC2011 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Basic knowledge in financial mathematics and financial statements |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify and explain the basic types of financial management decisions undertaken within a corporation and the role of corporate financial manager.
- LO2. Calculate and interpret key financial ratios to evaluate a firm’s performance.
- LO3. Explain and apply the basic concepts underpinning the valuation of bonds and common equity securities.
- LO4. Explain and apply the concepts of expected return, security risk, diversification, portfolio risk.
- LO5. Calculate and interpret company beta, the cost of equity using CAPM, and company and divisional costs of capital.
- LO6. Discuss and explain the concept of market efficiency as well as identify instances of weak, semi-strong and strong forms of financial market efficiency.
- LO7. Working collaboratively as a group in collecting and analysing financial data.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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