| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | FINC71-201 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Bond Business School |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
An introduction to statistical techniques used in financial analysis and decision-making. Specific applications include capital budgeting, capital asset pricing model, arbitrage-pricing, portfolio modelling and the study of co-movements of different financial assets. The use of spreadsheets and related software tools is central to the learning experience of this subject to provide extensive opportunities to develop practical skills in financial analysis and modelling.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate the role and objectives of financial management in informing strategic organisational decisions.
- Solve complex financial problems using time value of money principles and appropriate valuation metrics.
- Appraise financial instruments using appropriate valuation models and professional judgement.
- Critically evaluate sensitivity in cash flow and valuation models to inform financial decision-making.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):
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Subject outlines
- September 2026 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- May 2026 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- January 2026 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- September 2025 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- May 2025 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- January 2025 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- September 2024 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- May 2024 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- January 2024 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
- September 2023 [Standard - Financial Applications and Analysis]
Subject dates
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January 2026
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025 Semester start: 19/01/2026 Subject start: 19/01/2026 Last enrolment: 01/02/2026 Teaching census: 13/02/2026 Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026 Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026 -
May 2026
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 22/03/2026 Semester start: 18/05/2026 Subject start: 18/05/2026 Last enrolment: 31/05/2026 Teaching census: 12/06/2026 Withdraw - Financial: 13/06/2026 Withdraw - Academic: 04/07/2026 -
September 2026
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 19/07/2026 Semester start: 14/09/2026 Subject start: 14/09/2026 Last enrolment: 27/09/2026 Teaching census: 09/10/2026 Withdraw - Financial: 10/10/2026 Withdraw - Academic: 31/10/2026
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 16/11/2025 |
| Semester start: | 19/01/2026 |
| Subject start: | 19/01/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 01/02/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 13/02/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 14/02/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 07/03/2026 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 22/03/2026 |
| Semester start: | 18/05/2026 |
| Subject start: | 18/05/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 31/05/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 12/06/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 13/06/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 04/07/2026 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 19/07/2026 |
| Semester start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Subject start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 27/09/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 09/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 10/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 31/10/2026 |