Abstract

This subject aims to encapsulate learning from students' previous studies. Topics covered are chosen from current finance issues which are of strategic importance to the finance industry and industry professionals. The subject requires students to critically review the print and electronic media concerning contemporary finance topics and analyse the implications … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Financial fraud and ethics;Asset securitisation;Financial crises and market cycles;Sovereign debt and sovereign wealth funds;Initial public offerings;Real options;Mergers, acquisitions and divestments;Current developments in financing.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to critically analyse and provide informed commentary on empirical evidence from financial media, industry sources and empirical studies;
2.
be able to analyse and explain the nature of current finance issues and make strategic choices based on the evidence;
3.
be able to explain and synthesise the emerging issues and complexities that arise in the Australian and global corporate finance sectors.

Enrolment restrictions

Postgraduate students only.