FINM7036 Financial Spreadsheet Techniques
| Offered By | School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Appl Stats |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Financial Management |
| Offered in | FINM7036 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
This course explores some advanced spreadsheet functions, tools and shortcuts which are core skills useful in the handling and analysis of financial information. The course is based around applications drawing upon financial cases and problems. Instruction involves a hands on computer class. The base software is Excel. Students are not required to possess a detailed understanding of financial issues as the case studies are illustrative in nature. However, a basic knowledge of a modern spreadsheet program is assumed. |
| 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 | Take home exam and class participation. |
| Workload | 19 hours face-to-face plus 65 hours |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Introductory courses in both Accounting and Finance and basic knowledge of a modern spreadsheet program is assumed. |
| Prescribed Texts | See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7036 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7036
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| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7036
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| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7036 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7036 |
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.
