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This specialisation provides students with deep and comprehensive understanding of the nature and challenges of social policy within nations and globally. Multidisciplinary in nature, this specialisation will provide insight into key theories, principles and approaches, providing a foundation for social policy analysis, development and implementation across a range of contexts. The social policy specialisation equips students with an understanding of the key actors engaged in social policy making – including the growing influence of ‘non-traditional’ actors. Through electives, students in this specialisation can explore a wide range of issues relevant to social policy development and implementation, such as the boundaries of social policy; influences on social policy, including demographic and labour force trends; how social policy intersects with other aspects of government policy; and debates about financing of welfare programmes, inequality and income distribution, wellbeing and social justice, in Australia and internationally. This specialisation offers opportunities for advanced investigation of the analytical skills, public policies and organisational practices appropriate for advising on social policy and managing program outcomes. It is well-suited for those in social policy development and/or implementation in government and non-government sectors.

Would you like to advise on social policy-making for the government and NGOs? This specialisation may be for you. Explore social policy including challenges in financing of welfare programs, inequality, social justice and more.  

Master of Public Policy: Social Policy Specialisation

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Introduction to Finance Principles

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Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions

This subject was previously known as BAN23 Introductory Finance.This subject introduces students to several crucial finance concepts and areas: time value of money, project and asset valuation, risk and return and price of money. These concepts allow students to develop a fundamental understanding of Finance, its practical applications and prepare students for further studies in Finance, and develop their interest in a career in Finance.Using market data and examples, this subject explains the principles and methods used by individuals and firms.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Enter the world of corporate financial management and decision-making. Break down key principles, concepts and processes and apply them to corporate scenarios. Get a handle on asset pricing theory, interest rates and project and asset valuation

This subject was previously titled &#39; Principles of Finance&#39; .Finance is a discipline that deals with the sources and uses of money by individuals, businesses and governments. Financial institutions and markets are the structures through which individuals and organisations access finance. These institutions and markets are therefore an effective lens to understand the fundamentals of finance. Commencing with the way institutions and markets balance the supply and demand for funds in the economy, this subject builds an introductory understanding of business finance. We will study the analytical tools employed by investment, lending and market professionals. Real world examples from local and global markets provide a thorough introduction to different dimensions of financial market and how participants make financial decisions.

International finance refers to a branch of financial economics that deals with monetary systems and economics that surpass national borders. This field focuses on global capital markets through monitoring and examining trade practices across borders, global investment flows and movements in foreign exchange rates. This subject provides you with the skills necessary to understand and address some of the multi-faceted issues of the international financial environment. International finance draws upon ideas and techniques from various fields, including financial management, international trade, macroeconomics, and investment theory.

Learn about the financial planning industry, its regulatory and ethical requirements, and the techniques and products associated with offering personal investment and financial planning advice. This course requires you to apply various analytical techniques and skills to a range of financial issues which apply to the personal investor.  This area of finance is very dynamic in nature, with much of the evolution of the financial planning industry in Australia driven by government regulation and dis(incentives). As a result, the financial and investment applications developed in this course are based on various taxation incentives or social security exemptions currently available. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn the general principles that financial planners and investors should be aware of, rather than specific taxation/social security issues. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Financial Planning degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from ACCT 1011 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Introduction to Financial Planning

This subject will provide you with a practical understanding of operational budgeting and financial decision making, as well as other financial concepts, practices and tools used to measure and assess the financial performance of an organisation. The use of practical case studies, tasks and simulations will develop your financial skills and knowledge in order to apply them to any operational setting.In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:• a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice• principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios• reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations• ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

Develop the skills required to make sound investment and financing decisions – either for yourself or for a business. You’ll cover topics such as bonds and shares, capital budgeting, cash flow and valuation, and interest rate principles. Although a significant component of the course involves working with numbers, you do not need a high level of mathematics and statistics skills. However, you are expected to be proficient with Microsoft Excel. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Financial Planning degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from ACCT 1011, MATH 1075 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Bring your Excel skills to this course on investing. You’ll look into topics including shares, interest rates, and more. Learn to evaluate investment decisions and expand your financial planning toolkit.

Personal Finance focuses on the idea of personal financial planning as a process; one that evolves over time to improve personal financial outcomes as you progress through different stages in your life. This course takes a holistic examination of the financial decisions we all face on a daily basis. You’ll explore personal budgeting decisions, income tax obligations, insurance cover, loans and other forms of consumer debt, and investment decisions. You’ll gain hands-on experience using a set of financial tools that deal with current and future personal cash flows; budgeting, forecasting and planning; borrowing decisions; calculating the effective cost of debt alternatives; and investment and portfolio decisions. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) degree.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Take control of your personal finances. Cover statements, budgeting, taxes, insurance, and even how to make decisions in borrowing, investments and credit. Get hands-on experience with financial tools to manage your wealth. 

Corporate finance covers important long-term financial decisions made in business organisations. In this subject you will examine Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and gain an advanced and integrated understanding of how to create sustainable value in corporate firms through long-term financial decisions. In the first part of this subject, you will focus on financial analytical techniques such as financial mathematics, valuation of bonds and shares and the relationship between risk and return. In the second part, you will explore the way these financial analytical techniques apply to long-term financial decisions. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to determine what type of assets to invest in, how to raise the necessary funding, how to choose the mix of debt and equity, and how to reward shareholders.

Corporate Finance

The aim of this subject is to introduce you to the type of financial information that you, as a manager, can expect to receive and to the techniques that you can use to analyse this information for decision making and control purposes. The subject is therefore written from the perspective of you as a manager of an operating subject in a corporate environment. This approach will provide you with a sound basis by which you can understand, review, analyse and use the various types of financial information with which you are most likely to come into contact.This subject also contains sections in relation to ship and port investment evaluation and finance and shipping business risk management. It aims to enhance your capability in understanding practical financial issues and applying financial concepts in the maritime transport and logistics industry where you may be working.

Finance for Decision-Making

In this subject you will develop and apply the skills necessary to succeed in obtaining employment and a career in accounting and finance. As a graduate, it is essential to be able to demonstrate capability in applying technical skills in a contemporary workplace context together with other professional ‘soft’ skills. In your role as an accountant or finance professional, you will be required to apply critical thinking, decision making techniques and effective communication methods in a range of situations. The workshops will consist of expert guest presentations, discussion topics, and role plays. You will create a portfolio of activities that demonstrate your professional qualities and skills in applying your knowledge to generate relevant recommendations and solutions.

Pathway to Accounting and Finance Careers

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