BFF5954 · Business finance

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 the value of companies. You will also expected to be able to interpret the results and to discuss basic issues and theories appropriate to an introductory level unit.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

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.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.