FIN339 - Applied Project Finance and Risk

Subject overview

STUDY MODE

100% online

AQF LEVEL

9

NEXT INTAKE

12 Jan 2026

SUBJECT DURATION

12 weeks

SUBJECT FEE

$2,700.00

This subject equips individuals with knowledge and practical skills in project finance, focusing on financial viability, risk exposure, and funding strategies. Through critical analysis of legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks, individuals explore project selection, risk planning, and capital structuring.

Emphasis is placed on financial modelling, due diligence and documentation. Individuals also learn capital structuring and financial structuring in the context of a project.

By the end of the subject, individuals will be able to develop robust financing plans and construct suitable financial structures aligned with project objectives and stakeholder needs.

This subject contributes to the corporate finance and project management specialisations.

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This is an elective subject for the Graduate Certificate in the following qualifications:

Master of Applied Finance >

Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance >

Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance >

Master of Financial Services >

Graduate Diploma of Financial Services >

Graduate Certificate in Financial Services >

Subject information

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, you should be able to:

Critically evaluate the financial viability and risk exposure of projects.
Critically analyse ethical, legal, and regulatory risks associated with project financing.
Develop project documentation and examine stakeholder roles in project financing.
Construct financial structures and funding arrangements.

Topics covered

Introduction to project finance Introduction to FX markets
Transaction management and due diligence
Strategic project selection
Project risk planning
Capital structuring Commodity derivatives
Financial structuring
Documentation and syndication

Reading list

Required readings are key to gaining knowledge in this subject and form part of the assessable content.

Recommended Resources

Recommended resources are not assessable, but they will support your study and are highly recommended.

Details of any required readings and recommended resources for this subject are provided in the ‘Learning’ tab of this subject room.

Assessments

Assessment Type	Assessed	Weighting
Oral assignment	Week 4	15%
Assignment 1	Week 7	40%
Assignment 2	Week 12	45%

Click here for an assessment timetable.

Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge

Whilst there are no prerequisites for this subject, Kaplan assumes that individuals have completed FIN202 Fundamentals of Asset Valuation, FIN203 Fundamentals of Equity Markets, FIN204 Fundamentals of Risk and FIN361 Applied Project Management or understand the content covered in this subject/those subjects, prior to undertaking FIN339 Applied Project Finance and Risk.

Course transition subject equivalence

Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects: