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. 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. For more information, please refer to the subject outline.
Learning outcomes Subject content Duration Assessment Prerequisites Assumed knowledge Course transition subject equivalence Reading list Learning outcomes On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to: Examine the geological processes that lead to the formation of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits. Review the basic techniques of extraction and mineral processing of natural resources and the impact of various methods on the cost structure of an operation. Conduct independent research and evaluate various sources of information to analyse the structure of the commodities market and the various supply and demand factors that impact upon the pricing of resource sector commodities. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information to evaluate the feasibility of a resource and energy project. Formulate a valuation of a listed company in the resource and energy sector and communicate the findings to clients. Subject content TopicTitle Topic 1Introduction to Australian natural resource sector and investment analysis Topic 2Geology and exploration Topic 3Mining methods and mineral processing Topic 4Oil and gas industry Topic 5Primary energy economics Topic 6Alternative and secondary energy markets Topic 7Mineral markets and pricing Topic 8Valuation and modelling Topic 9Case study- Reserves, project definitions and project cash flows Duration 12 weeks. Assessment Assessment TypeDescriptionAssessedWeighting TaskCommentary and evaluation of current topic in the energy sectorWeek 410% ExamMultiple choice examWeek 640% AssignmentShort-answer and Excel-based modelling questions in response to a case studyWeek 1250% Click here for an assessment timetable. Prerequisites 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. Assumed knowledge 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. Course transition subject equivalence 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: E132 Mining Investment Analysis FIN227 Mining Investment Analysis FIN327 Mining Investment Analysis FIN327 Natural Resource Equity Analysis For more information on the previous versions please click here. Reading list Prescribed text Rudenno, V 2012, The mining valuation handbook: Mining and energy valuation for investors and management, 4th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld. ISBN 9780730377078. Retailers of educational books include Co-op Bookshop and Boffins Bookshop. Texts can also be borrowed from the Kaplan library or other libraries. Details of required and further reading are provided in the subject room. Purchase of any text other than a prescribed text is not required.
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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. 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. For more information, please refer to the subject outline.
Learning outcomes Subject content Duration Assessment Prerequisites Assumed knowledge Course transition subject equivalence Reading list Learning outcomes On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to: Examine the geological processes that lead to the formation of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits. Review the basic techniques of extraction and mineral processing of natural resources and the impact of various methods on the cost structure of an operation. Conduct independent research and evaluate various sources of information to analyse the structure of the commodities market and the various supply and demand factors that impact upon the pricing of resource sector commodities. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information to evaluate the feasibility of a resource and energy project. Formulate a valuation of a listed company in the resource and energy sector and communicate the findings to clients. Subject content TopicTitle Topic 1Introduction to Australian natural resource sector and investment analysis Topic 2Geology and exploration Topic 3Mining methods and mineral processing Topic 4Oil and gas industry Topic 5Primary energy economics Topic 6Alternative and secondary energy markets Topic 7Mineral markets and pricing Topic 8Valuation and modelling Topic 9Case study- Reserves, project definitions and project cash flows Duration 12 weeks. Assessment Assessment TypeDescriptionAssessedWeighting TaskCommentary and evaluation of current topic in the energy sectorWeek 410% ExamMultiple choice examWeek 640% AssignmentShort-answer and Excel-based modelling questions in response to a case studyWeek 1250% Click here for an assessment timetable. Prerequisites 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. Assumed knowledge 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. Course transition subject equivalence 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: E132 Mining Investment Analysis FIN227 Mining Investment Analysis FIN327 Mining Investment Analysis FIN327 Natural Resource Equity Analysis For more information on the previous versions please click here. Reading list Prescribed text Rudenno, V 2012, The mining valuation handbook: Mining and energy valuation for investors and management, 4th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld. ISBN 9780730377078. Retailers of educational books include Co-op Bookshop and Boffins Bookshop. Texts can also be borrowed from the Kaplan library or other libraries. Details of required and further reading are provided in the subject room. Purchase of any text other than a prescribed text is not required.
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