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300956 (v.3) Finance (Analysis) 206


 

Area:

School of Economics and Finance

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    2806 (v.5) Finance (Introductory) 201 or any previous version
    OR
    12607 (v.3) Finance (Principles) 215 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Integration of finance theory and spreadsheet techniques. Financial ratios, leverage analysis, cost of capital, financial mathematics, capital budgeting, risk and statistical analysis, portfolio theory,macros and visual basic. Quantifying and programming financial problems.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Been Introduced to Microsoft Excel. Will have begun to develop good financial modelling habits and advanced financial modelling skills. Have an understanding of financial modelling techniques as they are typically applied in commerce. Discovered the analytical power available through financial modelling.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Benninga, S., (1997), Financial Modeling,The MIT Press. Benninga, S., and Sarig, 0. H., (1977), Corporate Finance; A Valuation Approach, McGraw Hill. Hallberg, B., Kinkoph, S., et al., (1997), Using Microsoft Excel 97, QUE. Webb, J., (1996), Using Excel Visual Basic for Applications, QUE.

Unit Texts:

Beaman, I.R., Ratnatunga, J.A., Krueger, P. and Mudalige, N.(2001) Financial Modelling, 3rd ed, Quill Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 30%. Major Group Assignment 40%. Minor Group Assignment 20%. Weekly Lab Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 81101 Banking and Finance

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Essential  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Mktg Inst of S'poreTrimester 1AY  
2004UHK SPACE Main CampusTrimester 2AY  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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