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This course provides students with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge required for the management of financial functions of firms operating in several countries. This includes necessary theory and evidence basic to an understanding of international capital and foreign exchange markets, the benefits of international diversification, use of the capital … For more content click the Read More button below.This course provides students with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge required for the management of financial functions of firms operating in several countries. This includes necessary theory and evidence basic to an understanding of international capital and foreign exchange markets, the benefits of international diversification, use of the capital asset pricing model in foreign investment decisions and cost of capital for multinational corporations, financial management of multinational corporations, foreign direct investment and financial and political risks, the role of multinational banks and the financial benefits of Euro-currencies and Euro-bonds, and international equity markets and financial management of multinational corporations in regions such as ASEAN, APEC, NAFTA, and the EU. Read More

Capital budgeting and financial decisions is primarily concerned with the major financial decisions faced by the firm. These decisions can be broadly classified as the investment decision, the financing decision, the dividend decision and the restructuring decision. This course will examine the main theories and empirical evidence surrounding these decisions … For more content click the Read More button below.Capital budgeting and financial decisions is primarily concerned with the major financial decisions faced by the firm. These decisions can be broadly classified as the investment decision, the financing decision, the dividend decision and the restructuring decision. This course will examine the main theories and empirical evidence surrounding these decisions and to use this knowledge to help solve typical ‘real’ finance problems. Read More

This course develops a basic conceptual framework to understand modern investments. Students learn to evaluate alternative investment strategies, develop a more complete understanding of the risk-return relation, and discuss recent developments in investment management. Surveys various financial markets and provides a review of the instruments used to allocate capital and … For more content click the Read More button below.This course develops a basic conceptual framework to understand modern investments. Students learn to evaluate alternative investment strategies, develop a more complete understanding of the risk-return relation, and discuss recent developments in investment management. Surveys various financial markets and provides a review of the instruments used to allocate capital and manage risk. Topics include measuring risk and return, designing portfolios, pricing risk, valuing equities, valuing fixed income securities, and hedging with derivatives. Students are assessed through a variety of means; including quizzes and exams, computer exercises, and case study discussions. Through the completion of an Ethics report and with the assistance of online materials, students will gain a practical appreciation of the CFA code of ethics including maintaining professionalism, duty of care to clients and employers and appropriate managing of conflicts.Read More

This course will provide students with an introduction to Australian financial markets and an evaluation of the institutions, instruments and participants involved in the industry. The mainstream markets to be evaluated include the equity, money, bond, futures, options and exchange rate markets. The subject systematically reviews each of the mainstream … For more content click the Read More button below.This course will provide students with an introduction to Australian financial markets and an evaluation of the institutions, instruments and participants involved in the industry. The mainstream markets to be evaluated include the equity, money, bond, futures, options and exchange rate markets. The subject systematically reviews each of the mainstream financial markets and investigates the various institutional participants and the different types of financial instruments offered. Read More

This course is an introductory course in financial management. It stresses the modern fundamentals of corporate financial decision making with special reference to investment, financing and dividend distribution. While building upon introductory courses in accounting, economics and quantitative analysis the course develops distinctive conceptual frameworks and specialised tools for solving … For more content click the Read More button below.This course is an introductory course in financial management. It stresses the modern fundamentals of corporate financial decision making with special reference to investment, financing and dividend distribution. While building upon introductory courses in accounting, economics and quantitative analysis the course develops distinctive conceptual frameworks and specialised tools for solving real world financial problems at both the individual and corporate level. The course is a blend of theory and practice. While diligent practice will make you competent in financial techniques, a good grasp of theory will help you think systematically about ways to solve a problem for which no existing technique is suitable or available. Read More

Increasing Australia's global competitiveness will depend critically on the efficient procurement, finance, delivery and management of effective and high quality social and economic infrastructure. Experts from industry, government and academia will work with students to critically explore best practice from around the world in social and economic infrastructure planning, procurement … For more content click the Read More button below.Increasing Australia's global competitiveness will depend critically on the efficient procurement, finance, delivery and management of effective and high quality social and economic infrastructure. Experts from industry, government and academia will work with students to critically explore best practice from around the world in social and economic infrastructure planning, procurement and finance. Topics to be covered include domestic and international infrastructure markets and challenges; understanding the transformative role of new infrastructure design and delivery to growth, urban consolidation and renewal; the role of government in infrastructure planning and provision; project service definition; business case/ feasibility; financing structures; procurement options and processes; tendering processes; public sector comparator and other ways of assessing value; delivery; commercial principles; risk management and; contract management.Read More

This course will focus on developing an understanding of construction cost and value management theory,and their applications in practice from the viewpoint of a construction contractor.For cost management, the topics explored include understanding the different types of construction costs fortypical building projects, analysing, planning, estimating and controlling costs for construction … For more content click the Read More button below.This course will focus on developing an understanding of construction cost and value management theory,and their applications in practice from the viewpoint of a construction contractor.For cost management, the topics explored include understanding the different types of construction costs fortypical building projects, analysing, planning, estimating and controlling costs for construction projects.For value management, the topics explored include understanding design intents (objectives) forconstruction projects, the process of value management and achieving value for money.The integration of both cost and value management concepts, aims to provide students with anunderstanding and appreciation of defining client objectives; and how to estimate and analyse the cost ofconstruction projects whilst maximising value for the client and achieving the project objectives.Read More

This course is designed to assist students in the writing and presentation of their research. The course includes topicson research integrity and ethics, how to develop research questions and conduct literature surveys, and how to present and provide feedback on research. Students will undertake an individual major written research project, … For more content click the Read More button below.This course is designed to assist students in the writing and presentation of their research. The course includes topicson research integrity and ethics, how to develop research questions and conduct literature surveys, and how to present and provide feedback on research. Students will undertake an individual major written research project, a research presentation, and provide feedback on other students' research.Read More

This course covers the foundations of business research. The course has three parts. The first part of the course covers the intellectual foundations of research - i.e., thesis strategy, topic choice, humanities of science, theory building, academic writing, and research methods. The second part covers qualitative research design. The third … For more content click the Read More button below.This course covers the foundations of business research. The course has three parts. The first part of the course covers the intellectual foundations of research - i.e., thesis strategy, topic choice, humanities of science, theory building, academic writing, and research methods. The second part covers qualitative research design. The third and final part covers statistical methods - i.e., probability models, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.Read More

This course will enable students to acquire fundamental knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to conduct a qualitative research study. It aims to develop understanding of the nature of qualitative research, major philosophical foundations underpinning qualitative research and more specifically the interpretivist research perspective. The course focuses on fundamental issues critical … For more content click the Read More button below.This course will enable students to acquire fundamental knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to conduct a qualitative research study. It aims to develop understanding of the nature of qualitative research, major philosophical foundations underpinning qualitative research and more specifically the interpretivist research perspective. The course focuses on fundamental issues critical for qualitative inquiry, such as philosophical foundations, theory building, the design and conduct of qualitative studies (of different types), methods of qualitative data collection and analysis, researcher role and relationships with subjects researched, the quality of qualitative research, and presentation of findings and writing a research proposal and a thesis. As such, the course will introduce qualitative research methods most often applied in the Management, Accounting and Information Systems disciplines. it will also develop fundamental research skills and prepare students for undertaking an independent research study.Read More