Overview

The aim of this unit is to introduce you 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 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
TRI-A-29-CITY-ON-CAMPUS
TRI-B-29-CITY-ON-CAMPUS
TRI-C-29-CITY-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Joshua Shemesh
Professor Robert Brooks

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Nafisa Ovi

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

evaluate investment options and value of equity and debt instruments

2.

explain portfolio theory and show how the theory can be extended to price risky assets

3.

estimate the appropriate cost of capital for investment appraisal purposes

4.

analyse issues determining capital structure and dividend policy

5.

apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with corporate finance, and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFF2140.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Peer assisted learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources
Technology resources

Other unit costs

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