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
OCT12-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Prohibition
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Mr Simon Yap
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
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Technology resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40