Financial Management | Federation University

BUACC3701 Financial Management

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theory of finance to permit evaluation of the firm's financial decisions. The course considers the finance function as it relates to corporate objectives and the maximization of shareholder wealth. Particularly the course aims to identify and analyse the financial decisions made by financial managers and develop skills in the use of techniques which assist in the decision making process. It also considers financial statement analysis and the forecasting of financial needs; capital markets, financial institutions and instruments; security valuation; capital budgeting and risk analysis; the cost of capital; financial and operating leverage and dividend policy. Each topic is introduced by a critical review of key theoretical concepts that are then applied to practical settings.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,703

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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