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Home > Subjects > FIN101 – Financial Markets and Economic Principles
Financial Markets and Economic Principles focuses on an overview of Australian financial markets and the influence of economic developments on these markets; an understanding of which is fundamental to later Applied Finance subjects.
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100% online
AQF LEVEL
8
NEXT INTAKE
13 Jan 2025
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,600.00
This subject focuses on an overview of Australian financial markets and the influence of economic developments on these markets; an understanding of which is fundamental to later Applied Finance subjects. It introduces key economic principles and provides an overview of the forces that drive economic markets, and then moves into a discussion of the different asset classes, equities, foreign exchange and commodities, derivatives, financial products, and funds management. Students follow a fictitious case study through much of the assessment, so that they may apply their understanding of the above concepts and explore a number of issues that could apply to a company after certain market events have occurred, using a realistic scenario.
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On the successful completion of this subject individuals should be able to:
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Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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30 Sep 2024 - 17 Jan 2025
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Early access opens 30 September 2024
Early access to assessments 14 October 2024
Study period commences 28 October 2024
Enrolments close/census 13 November 2024
Study period ends 17 January 2025
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16 Dec 2024 - 4 Apr 2025
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Early access opens 16 December 2024
Early access to assessments 30 December 2024
Study period commences 13 January 2025
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Study period ends 4 April 2025
10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025
Early access opens 10 February 2025
Early access to assessments 24 February 2025
Study period commences 10 March 2025
Enrolments close/census 26 March 2025
Study period ends 30 May 2025
7 Apr 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Early access opens 7 April 2025
Early access to assessments 21 April 2025
Study period commences 5 May 2025
Enrolments close/census 21 May 2025
Study period ends 25 July 2025
2 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
Early access opens 2 June 2025
Early access to assessments 16 June 2025
Study period commences 30 June 2025
Enrolments close/census 16 July 2025
Study period ends 19 September 2025
25 Aug 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
Early access opens 28 July 2025
Early access to assessments 11 August 2025
Study period commences 25 August 2025
Enrolments close/census 10 September 2025
Study period ends 14 November 2025
27 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 2026
Early access opens 29 September 2025
Early access to assessments 13 October 2025
Study period commences 27 October 2025
Enrolments close/census 12 November 2025
Study period ends 16 January 2026
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