Principles of Financial Management

Postgraduate | 2027

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BUSI 5175
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Course ID
209788
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To develop students’ ability to assess the financial situation of organisations and make informed managerial decisions by applying core financial concepts, analytical tools and relevant financial and behavioural theories. Students analyse financial performance, evaluate investment and financing alternatives, consider risk and uncertainty, and communicate evidence-based recommendations

  • Financial Foundations for Managers
  • Investment and Risk Decisions
  • Managerial Finance

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply core financial principles, including cash flow, time value of money, valuation, risk and return, to managerial decisions
  • Analyse financial statements and other financial information to assess an organisation’s financial position and the implications of management decisions
  • Evaluate investment alternatives using capital budgeting, risk and scenario analysis techniques
  • Evaluate financing alternatives using cost of capital, capital structure concepts and relevant financial theories
  • Integrate financial analysis and relevant financial and behavioural theories to justify evidence-based managerial recommendations

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Availability

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Fri 05/03/2027
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Fri 26/03/2027
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Fri 09/04/2027
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Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 33998
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
3 May - 24 May Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15

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Fri 13/08/2027
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Fri 03/09/2027
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Fri 17/09/2027
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Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 68598
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15
5 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK5-15

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