Overview

This unit covers corporate finance concepts and theories at an introductory level. You will be expected to be able to master basic calculations involving share and bond valuations, NPV and IRR, company cost of capital, etc. and to use them in determining whether investment projects should proceed as well as … 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 John Watson

Learning outcomes

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

value financial instruments including debt and equity instruments using financial models and financial mathematics

2.

explain and critique the theory of capital markets

3.

evaluate firms' investment project decisions using capital budgeting techniques

4.

describe and critique firms' financing and payout decisions

5.

identify and explain firms' financial risks and how firms can manage financial risks using risk management techniques.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Seminars
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

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