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Home > Subjects > FIN327 Applied Resource Sector Analysis
This subject has been discontinued; it will not be available for enrolment after Study Period 5, 2023.
This subject examines finance and its application in the mineral and energy sectors. It provides a basic understanding of fundamental technical concepts and terminology associated with the resource sector and energy markets with a focus on geology, exploration and mining methods, processing techniques and commodity markets.
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This subject examines finance and its application in the mineral and energy sectors. It provides a basic understanding of fundamental technical concepts and terminology associated with the resource sector and energy markets with a focus on geology, exploration and mining methods, processing techniques and commodity markets. Students learn how to incorporate these concepts to financially evaluate resource sector projects, undertake project valuations and consider risk and uncertainty. Finally, students work through a case study and construction of a discounted cash flow valuation model of a current resource project.
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On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
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12 weeks
There are no prerequisites for this subject. However please review the Assumed Knowledge tab to understand the prior knowledge Kaplan advises you should hold before enrolling in this subject.
Whilst there are no prerequisites for this subject, Kaplan assumes that individuals have completed FIN203 Fundamentals of Equity Markets and FIN205 Business Valuation, or understand the content covered in those subjects, prior to undertaking FIN327 Natural Resource Equity Analysis.
Individuals are not required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects within the course completion timeframe:
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