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FINC3600: Finance in Practice
2025 unit information
While finance is strongly influenced by theory, it is ultimately an applied field. Through a comprehensive analysis of practitioner-focused topics, this unit develops skills in implementing and assessing financial analyses. This unit challenges students to incorporate market practicalities and to communicate their recommendations to diverse audiences. The unit uses a problem solving/case-based approach to learning and serves as the Finance major capstone.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Finance |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Completion of at least 112 credit points including FINC2011 and FINC2012 |
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Corequisites:
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FINC3017 |
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None |
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All other requirements for the major or program associated with this capstone must be completed prior to or concurrently with (if enrolment rules permit) this unit of study. Capstones must be completed at the University of Sydney Business School only. |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate and integrate finance knowledge, concepts, and principles in a range of business contexts
- LO2. identify, analyse, and solve business challenges reaching conclusions using fundamental concepts, principles and knowledge from the finance arena
- LO3. communicate effectively and professionally using a range of communication modes in business contexts
- LO4. recognise the need for, locate, evaluate and use information effectively
- LO5. use different strategies to explore opportunities and construct new ideas, solutions, or products
- LO6. evaluate issues relating to business ethics, sustainability and social responsibility in addressing business challenges
- LO7. make a positive contribution to a team-based structure.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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