BFB2140 - Corporate finance 1 - Monash University

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Overview

The aim of the unit is to introduce students to the theory and application of why and how value enhancing corporate financial decisions are made and implemented. With the emphasis on publicly listed companies, topics covered include; the corporate objective of management; investment evaluation models; valuation of equity and debt instruments; sources and types of funding; issues in risk and return; portfolio theory; asset pricing models; issues in capital structure and dividend policy; and the efficiency of capital markets. The unit is designed to ensure students gain the necessary skill set for making value-changing financial decisions to maximise firm value.

Offerings

S1-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Mr Simon Yap

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 50% + Examination: 50%

This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, online engagement and integrating relevant active learning initiatives.

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40