BFF1001 · Foundations of finance

Overview

This unit introduces the concepts of finance, financial mathematics, valuation, the financial system, risk management and inter-dependency between finance and other business disciplines. The unit is designed for students who have never studied finance before.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. evaluate financial choices in personal financial contexts to improve financial well-being and literacy
2. apply core concepts of finance to real-life industry problems and financial literacy scenarios in preparation for additional study in the discipline
3. use Microsoft Excel to design solutions for financial business problems commonly encountered by graduate employees in Finance and for personal financial planning
4. apply professional communication strategies when delivering business related content in professional settings
5. apply teamwork strategies when preparing for and participating in business and workplace context.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.