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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the world of modern finance, and how individuals and companies make investment and financing decisions. It covers the concepts of time value of money, basic asset valuation, the risk and return paradigm, capital budgeting and costs of capital for companies. Upon completion, students will be able to value financial assets such as stocks and bonds; financial transactions such as loans, annuities and perpetuities; evaluate stock market investments based on returns and risk characteristics; and identify capital projects that maximise shareholders’ wealth using a range of analytical tools; and consider the implications of financing decisions on the costs of capital for companies. Students will consider current issues and developments in the Australian and global financial markets through the unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students will learn to use real-time financial market databases, and to analyse the information using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet tools. There is also a focus on developing proficiency in numeracy skills during the semester.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online tests | 20% |
| Assignment | Group Research Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Exam | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online tests | 20% |
| Assignment | Group Research Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Exam | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the world of modern finance, and how individuals and companies make investment and financing decisions. It covers the concepts of time value of money, basic asset valuation, the risk and return paradigm, capital budgeting and costs of capital for companies. Upon completion, students will be able to value financial assets such as stocks and bonds; financial transactions such as loans, annuities and perpetuities; evaluate stock market investments based on returns and risk characteristics; and identify capital projects that maximise shareholders’ wealth using a range of analytical tools; and consider the implications of financing decisions on the costs of capital for companies. Students will consider current issues and developments in the Australian and global financial markets through the unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students will learn to use real-time financial market databases, and to analyse the information using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet tools. There is also a focus on developing proficiency in numeracy skills during the semester.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online tests | 20% |
| Assignment | Group Research Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Exam | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online tests | 20% |
| Assignment | Group Research Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Exam | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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