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Case Studies in Finance (FNCE90013)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This is a capstone subject for the program consisting of selected case studies from topics including: financial management, investment management, portfolio analysis, derivatives and risk management, mergers and acquisitions, raising capital and other topical issues. The case studies describe actual business situations faced by financial managers, which requires analysis and decision-making.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:



  • Interpret basic financial statements and explain how they link together;
  • Explain and apply ratio analysis in valuation;
  • Explain how fundamental values (or 'intrinsic values') are estimated;
  • Apply, evaluate and compare current technologies to value firms using financial information;
  • Explain business activities that determine value, and identify 'value created for shareholders';
  • Explain the funding alternatives available to firms;
  • Evaluate the consequences of mergers and acquisitions;
  • Describe the nature and role of derivatives in risk management.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Oral communication
  • Written communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Problem solving
  • Team work
  • Statistical reasoning
  • Application of theory to practice
  • Interpretation and analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Synthesis of data and other information
  • Evaluation of data and other information
  • Accessing data and other information from a range of sources

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into one of the following: MC-FINANCE Master of Finance, MC-FINENH Master of Finance (Enhanced)

AND

Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study, inclusive of

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ECON90033 Quantitative Analysis of Finance I
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ECON90034 Economics of Finance
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
FNCE90047 Financial Markets and Instruments
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ACCT90002 Financial Statement Analysis
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ACCT90004 Accounting for Decision Making
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Class presentation of group project (2000 words per student equivalent). One presentation during weeks 2-12.

  • 30 minutes
From Week 2 to Week 1230%

End-of-semester examination.

  • 3 hours
During the examination period60%

Class participation. Due throughout the semester

  • 1 hours
Throughout the teaching period10%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorGarry Twite
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne 3-hour lecture per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024
  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorStephen Easton
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne 3-hour lecture per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

    You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Finance
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024