Unit Outline

This unit will introduce you to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management in a business organization. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of: • The basis of finance concepts including interest rate and time value of money • The application of time value of money in evaluating different financial assets such as bond and equity • The scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management This unit also develops your practical skills in identification and analysis of financial problems. Specifically, this unit explains the relationship between risk and returns while considers the role and objectives of financial management and capital budgeting. It introduces students to the role and function of the capital markets and the various sources of finance.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Explain the theoretical underpinnings and processes in financial decision making.
2.	Apply concepts and analytical tools of finance to make decisions that incorporate risk and return.
3.	Use professional written communication to convey financial information in a variety of business situations.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	BFA107, BFA106, BFA281-A, BFA181-A, BFA208, BFA105-A

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Written Assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Final exam	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Two online quizzes invigilated via Respondus	See the MyLO site for the due date	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment

Task Description:

The written assignment is an individual assignment. You will be given a short case study which will require you to analyse financial information and apply relevant financial techniques covered during the semester to make financial decisions.

You will need to write a report to present your analysis and recommendation to the manager of the organisation. Please note that you need to follow the formal structure of a report. The report should not exceed 1500 words (excluding references and tables/figures).

Further details will be provided on MyLO.

Task Length:

1,500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain relevant theoretical aspects of financial issues	LO1
2	Analyse financial statements and interpret the meaning of financial information and calculations.	LO2
3	Identify and apply relevant financial techniques to a given scenario that incorporates risk and return	LO2
4	Evaluate investment opportunities using financial tools and techniques.	LO2
5	Present an analysis of financial information and explain solutions to financial problems in a clear and concise manner.	LO3
6	Communicate, using professional language and standards common to business professionals.	LO3
7	Use Harvard referencing style for citations.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Final exam

Task Description:

n/a

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain relevant theoretical aspects of financial issues	LO1
2	Explain the principles of interest rates and the time value of money and how they apply to financial decisions.	LO1
3	Apply the concept of the time value of money in valuing bonds, shares, loans and risk and return	LO2
4	Identify and apply relevant financial techniques to a given scenario that incorporates risk and return.	LO2
5	Evaluate investment opportunities using financial tools and techniques.	LO2
6	Explain and analyse sources of capital and issues in raising capital in financial markets	LO2
7	Present an analysis of financial information and explain solutions to financial problems in a clear and concise manner	LO3
8	Communicate, using professional language and standards common to business professionals	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Two online quizzes invigilated via Respondus

Task Description:

You are required to undertake two online quizzes in week 4 (worth 15%) and week 10 (worth 35%). The quizzes are worth 50% of the total unit grade and comprise both theory and calculations. The purpose of these quizzes is to assess your understanding of the key concepts and issues included in the topics from weeks 1 to 9.

More details will be provided on MyLO.

Task Length:

To be advised

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain the basic principles of finance and structure of financial markets.	LO1
2	Identify and explain relevant theoretical aspects of financial issues.	LO1
3	Explain the principles of interest rates and the time value of money and how they apply to financial decisions.	LO1
4	Analyse financial statements and interpret the meaning of financial information and calculations.	LO2
5	Apply the concept of the time value of money in valuing bonds, shares, loans and risk and return.	LO2
6	Identify and apply relevant financial techniques to a given scenario that incorporates risk and return.	LO2
7	Explain and analyse sources of capital and issues in raising capital in financial markets.	LO2
8	Present an analysis of financial information and explain solutions to financial problems in a clear and concise manner	LO3
9	Communicate, using professional language and standards common to business professionals.	LO3
10	Use Harvard referencing style for citations	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Titman S, Martin, T, Keown, A & Martin, J 2018, Financial Management, Principles and Applications, 8th edition, Pearson Australia. ISBN: 9781488617218