fin1fof fundamentals of finance
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
FIN1FOF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Finance defines the process by which individuals and businesses raise and manage funds. As such financial skills are a prerequisite for success not only if you are seeking a career in banking and finance, but equally for success in any business career. Indeed, financial literacy is a necessary skill required to successfully manage your own personal financial well-being. In this subject, through lessons in our financial trading room, you will examine the nature of the financial environment and the types of financial decision-making required to succeed, both from a business and an individual perspective. You will develop an understanding of the concept of the time value of money, methods of valuing various financial assets such as shares and bonds, and methods of project evaluation. Finally, you will consider the trade-off between risk and return in relation to investment assets, and its importance in understanding portfolio theory, and the cost of capital for a business.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDinh Phan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsFIN2FIN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Financial Management: Principles and Applications
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorTitman, et al.
Year2019
Edition/Volume8th Edition
PublisherPearson Education
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDinh Phan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
China (Si Chuan Uni), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDinh Phan
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
China (Si Chuan Uni), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
China (ECNU), 2020, Week 37-52, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTony Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via online.
The length of time required to view the online lessons will vary from topic to topic and from student to student. There is, on average, about 45 minutes of online videos per week, plus additional online material. 2 hours is the estimated average time to view each week's lessons and attempt the online quizzes.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online and/or in class formative assessment tasks500 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
1-hour mid-semester formative examination1,000 words equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
1,000-word individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
2-hour final examination2,000 words equivalent50% hurdle requirement | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |