Financial Modelling (UniSA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ECON 3018
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Course ID
205995
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To refine students understanding of spreadsheet design and construction, and to develop their abilities to critically evaluate the roles, uses and limitations of spreadsheet-based modelling techniques in finance and investment decision-making.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of important financial models in the areas of corporate finance, financial statement simulation, portfolio analysis and management, option valuation and interest rate risk
  • Select spreadsheet models that are appropriate to different financial problems
  • Explain how financial models can be constructed and solved numerically using Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software
  • Implement a variety of models used in finance and investment
  • Recognise and be able to discuss the limitations associated with the structure and estimation, or simulation results, of each financial model studied during the course

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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