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-FLEXIBLE
S2-01-CAULFIELD-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Joshua Shemesh

Learning outcomes

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

apply different valuation techniques based on time value of money on equity and debt instruments

2.

evaluate investment decisions for domestic and international projects using tools based on the time value of money

3.

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

4.

develop the skills to estimate the appropriate cost of capital for investment appraisal purposes

5.

evaluate firm capital structure and payout policy.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $100