In this course the practical aspects of finance are studied from the perspective of a functioning organization, and include corporate finance issues such as the appropriate mix of equity and debt to finance projects, identifying the optimal dividend policy, and the resourceful selection of business projects. Students can also learn aspects of investment finance including risk and return trade-offs, workings of the capital markets, investment products and investment portfolios, and appropriate risk management techniques. Critical analysis, leadership skills, effective communication, ethical thinking and the development of life-long research skills are the hallmarks of UWA's major in Finance.