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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 provides advanced knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of managerial finance. It addresses the investment, financing, and dividend decisions made by managers. Concepts such as the time value of money and the valuation of a variety of securities are addressed first, followed by investment decisions. These include capital budgeting, portfolio theory, and the capital asset pricing model. Financing decisions such as capital structure and current asset management follow, as do dividend policy and consideration of takeovers. The unit concludes with the concept of market efficiency and developments in the field of behavioural finance.
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
On-campus students attend lectures and seminars using a technology enhanced learning (TEL) learning approach including interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions. Students are required to complete a series of tasks allocated each week before attending weekly seminars. On campus activities will focus on small group work, designed to further develop communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Online students participate in the unit via Blackboard and will require regular online access. An electronic version of the module highlights is available for students, in addition to support materials specifically for the online mode. Students are required to complete a series of tasks each week and participate in various online activities to discuss, develop and apply the concepts covered in the lecture and readings to learning tasks and assessments. Online activities are designed to develop digital communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Pre and/or Post Class Quizzes/ Exercises | 25% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment | 25% |
| Examination | Exam | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Pre and/or Post Class Quizzes/ Exercises | 25% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment | 25% |
| 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 provides advanced knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of managerial finance. It addresses the investment, financing, and dividend decisions made by managers. Concepts such as the time value of money and the valuation of a variety of securities are addressed first, followed by investment decisions. These include capital budgeting, portfolio theory, and the capital asset pricing model. Financing decisions such as capital structure and current asset management follow, as do dividend policy and consideration of takeovers. The unit concludes with the concept of market efficiency and developments in the field of behavioural finance.
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
On-campus students attend lectures and seminars using a technology enhanced learning (TEL) learning approach including interactive presentations, videos and small group discussions. Students are required to complete a series of tasks allocated each week before attending weekly seminars. On campus activities will focus on small group work, designed to further develop communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork. Online students participate in the unit via Blackboard and will require regular online access. An electronic version of the module highlights is available for students, in addition to support materials specifically for the online mode. Students are required to complete a series of tasks each week and participate in various online activities to discuss, develop and apply the concepts covered in the lecture and readings to learning tasks and assessments. Online activities are designed to develop digital communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Pre and/or Post Class Quizzes/ Exercises | 25% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment | 25% |
| Examination | Exam | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Pre and/or Post Class Quizzes/ Exercises | 25% |
| Assignment | Group Assignment | 25% |
| 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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