Introduction to Finance
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,174 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject provides an introduction to the principles and practices of corporate finance, focusing on how financial managers create value through investment and financing decisions. Key topics include the scope of corporate finance, financial statement and cash flow analysis, the time value of money, the valuation of bonds, shares, and options, and the trade-off between risk and return. You will examine the application of portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), and market efficiency theory in explaining the behaviour of capital markets. Capital budgeting techniques are introduced to evaluate long-term investment decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Through applied analysis and problem-solving, you will develop the ability to interpret financial information, value securities, assess risk and return, and apply decision-making frameworks to real-world business finance scenarios.
Introduction to Finance is a standalone subject at La Trobe University in VIC. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with La Trobe University before enrolling.
La Trobe University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with La Trobe University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- LTU-FIN1002
- Field of education
- Management and commerce
- Provider
- La Trobe University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible