FINM7009 Financial Policy and Corporate Strategy
| Offered By | School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Appl Stats |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Financial Management |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010, First Semester, 2011, and Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course focuses on key issues in the financial policy and strategy development of firms. It covers the theory of the firm, strategic options, the financing of corporate strategies, strategic positioning, and corporate governance. Theories are used to examine the forces and factors that influence the strategies pursued by corporations and the governance of those firms. A particular aim of the course is to examine the interaction between corporate finance and strategy formulation using a case study methodology to highlight the dynamic approach needed for the firm to survive in today's business climate. In order to reinforce the strategic tools and cases we learn in class you will be responsible for producing a set of case studies of a selected firm. These cases will allow you to incorporate accounting and corporate finance techniques studied in previous courses. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course students should have an understanding of and be able to apply the techniques outlined in the course description. |
| Indicative Assessment |
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| Workload | 10 hrs per week for 13 weeks=130hrs |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Finance and Management |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with at least one year of university level study in quantitative analysis, including basic mathematics and data analysis techniques. |
| Prescribed Texts | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7009 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7009
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| Indicative Reading List | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7009 |
| Programs | Master of Commerce and Master of Business |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7009 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7009 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
