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BX2014 - Principles of Finance
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
This subject introduces finance and corporate financial decision making. It critically analyses the core professional obligations and values for enterprises operating in a sustainable society. Students compare and contrast a wealth maximisation objective and societal values to be able to provide financial solutions that maximise long run wealth maximisation. Topics include the time value of money, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure, capital budgeting and short term financial management.
Learning Outcomes
- compare, contrast and reconcile where possible the financial objectives of the firm;
- critically analyse and apply finance theory and concepts to business decision making for sustainable outcomes;
- select and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, using appropriate methodologies and applications and convey findings and recommendations for corporate planning and decision making;
- work collaboratively and creatively to apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies in corporate financial decision making.
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (20%)
- On-line quiz - (10%)
- Case Study Business Report - (20%)
- Invigilated > Centrally-administered final exam - (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements
Students are required to obtain an overall mark of 50% to pass the subject and must pass the final (Hurdle) examination.
| Prerequisites: | (BU1002 OR CO1101 OR CO1002 OR CO1001 OR BU1902) AND (BU1007 OR BU1807 OR BU1010 OR MA1401) |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
BU2004 CO2611 CO2601 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Sandra Wallace |
| Lecturer: | Mr Jason Eales. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Sandra Wallace |
| Lecturer: | Mr James How. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Sandra Wallace |
| Lecturer: | Mr James How. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51 | |
| Census Date 09-Apr-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr James How |
| Lecturer: | Dr TY Thong. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 06-Aug-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53 | |
| Census Date 03-Dec-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21 | |
| Census Date 09-Apr-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr James How |
| Lecturer: | Mr Noel Francis. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22 | |
| Census Date 06-Aug-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23 | |
| Census Date 03-Dec-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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