Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Financial Analytics for Managerial Decisions
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM4154 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex23 (ZZZZ) |
BUSM4154 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex24 (ZZZZ), PGRDFlex24 (All) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JulDec2019 (KP4) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JanJun2020 (KP2) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JulDec2020 (KP6), JulDec2020 (All) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JulDec2021 (KP4), JulDec2021 (KP5) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JanJun2022 (KP2), JanJun2022 (KP3) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JulDec2022 (KP6), JulDec2022 (KP4) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JanJun2023 (KP1) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JulDec2023 (KP4), JulDec2023 (All) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JanJun2024 (KP2), JanJun2024 (KP3) |
BUSM4741 |
RMIT Online |
Postgraduate |
660H Law |
Internet |
JulDec2024 (KP6) |
Course Coordinator: Vineet Tawani
Course Coordinator Phone: +61399250967
Course Coordinator Email: vineet.tawani@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 80
Course Coordinator Availability: By Appoinment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
In today’s environment business, finance and accounting professionals need to analyse an increasing volume of data in a meaningful way in order to make sustainable strategic decisions. Good decisions depend on accurate and well-presented information drawn from both domestic and international sources and more importantly the ability to synthesise and draw conclusions from that data. Financial Analytics for Managerial Decisions will develop your ability to interpret and analyse both internal and external financial information so that as a business leader you can make effective and sustainable decisions in a global context. To develop not only your technical expertise but also your interpersonal and problem solving skills, you will participate in teamwork and a business simulation.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
CLO1: Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate global financial information from a variety of sources in order to develop sustainable business proposals.
CLO2: Create effective business reports, advice and tables tailored to specific business needs.
CLO3: Show effective, appropriate and persuasive collaboration and communication skills in a range of contexts.
CLO4: Select, communicate and advocate effective strategies using design thinking to address complex business problems and opportunities.
CLO5: Apply ethical standards to the role and conduct of financial reporting.
Overview of Learning Activities
In this course a variety of teaching approaches will be used including the use of case studies, small group work and critical discussion.
In this course you will be encouraged to be an active learner. Your learning will be supported through various in-class and online activities comprising individual and group work.
These may include quizzes; assignments; prescribed readings; sourcing, researching and analysing specific information; solving problems; conducting presentations; producing written work and collaborating with peers on set tasks or projects.
Overview of Learning Resources
Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:
Assessment Task 1: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 4, 5
Assessment Task 2: 30%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Assessment Task 3: 50%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 4, 5
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.