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
Requisites
Prerequisite
Prohibition
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