PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
FIN5POF
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed as an introduction to the concepts, theories and applications of finance. The subject begins with an examination of the role of the financial sector within the economy at large. Students are introduced to the equity, debt, futures, swap and option markets. The mechanics of each market are examined and the characteristics of the instruments traded in each market are defined. Students are also introduced to the concepts of risk and return and their application to portfolio theory and asset pricing models. The subject concludes with an introduction to financial management, including capital budgeting and project evaluation.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tony Martin
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Investment analysis and portfolio management (8th Ed.) | Prescribed | Reilly, F.K. & K.C. Brown | THOMPSON, SOUTH-WESTERN |