Unit Outline

This unit introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management within an Australian context. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of: the scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management; as well as the theory of finance and how it underpins the evaluation of investment, financing and dividend policies. This unit will also develop practical skills in the identification and analysis of financial problems.

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.	Compare financial management concepts and evaluate alternatives to make financial risk and capital decisions.
2.	Critique financial decision-making in an Australian business.
3.	Justify financial decisions to a diverse audience.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	BFA728

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:	In-class test	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Group case study and presentation	Week 10	40 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Final Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: In-class test

Task Description:

The in-class test accounts for 20% of your total unit grade and has a duration of 1 hour. It includes both theoretical and numerical questions.

The purpose of this test is to assess your progress and understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories included in the topics from Weeks 1 to 4.

The test must be completed individually within the allocated time, and only one attempt is permitted.

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain key financial and accounting concepts	LO1
2	Critique financial data and calculations by referring to theory	LO1
3	Apply financial models, techniques, and formulae to business challenges	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Group case study and presentation

Task Description:

The case study analysis comprises of a written report and a video recording for oral presentation. The students will work in a team of four for this assessment task. Students will select a company from the list of ASX100 companies and write a report about different aspects of the financial management of that company (for example: working capital management, capital structure, dividend policy etc.) and integrate such analysis into exploring a recent decision on raising capital made by the company. The written report will be assessed as a group assessment.
In an oral presentation, students should present their own analysis based on the written report. Students should consider how the financing decision captured in the report might differ if there are any changes in one or more factors in that company's financial situation. This analysis must follow the suggestions from different theories included in the unit. The oral presentation will be assessed as an individual performance.

Task Length:

1,400 words report and 10 minutes oral presentation

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply financial models, techniques, and formulae to business challenges. (Group assessment)	LO2
2	Interpret financial information using theory (Group assessment)	LO2
3	Critique financial analysis outcomes using theory (Group assessment)	LO2
4	Extract financial data to address problem statements. (Individual assessment)	LO3
5	Communicate financial decisions using academic language and referencing (Group assessment)	LO3
6	Articulate a rationale for decision making to broad audiences (Individual assessment)	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Final Exam

Task Description:

The final exam includes both theoretical and numerical questions in the form of practical questions (with sub-questions). The exam will test students capacity in comparing theories in explaining and critiquing a certain investment and financial decision as well as justifying their analysis by numerical presentation.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain key financial and accounting concepts	LO1
2	Compare financial concepts that inform decision-making	LO1
3	Apply financial models, techniques, and formulae to business challenges	LO2
4	Interpret financial information using theory	LO2
5	Critique financial analysis outcomes using theory	LO2
6	Articulate a rationale for decision making to broad audiences	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

You will need the following text:

Parrino, Yong, Morkel-Kingsbury, Mazzola, Murray, Smales, Wei, James, 2025, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 5th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld.