BFI3140 · Advanced business finance

This unit extends business finance concepts introduced in BFI2140. Topics include equity financing, asset pricing and cost of capital, real options, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and leasing.

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

1. 1 - Exercise

   Exercise

   35%

2. 2 - Presentation

   Presentation

   15%

3. 3 - Examination

   Examination

   50%

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

1. evaluate investment and financing decisions;
2. apply analytical techniques to a variety of problems in domestic corporate financial management;
3. describe the institutional environment in which financial decisions are made including identifying the sources of financial risk and their relevance in financial management;
4. critically evaluate finance theories, concepts, assumptions, limitations and arguments;
5. apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with advanced corporate finance and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFI3140.

Active learning - This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities. Problem-based learning - This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

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.

Listed as the Handbook publishes them. Your unit's Moodle page has the current reading list.

Credit points

6

Level

Level 3

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

School

Faculty of Business and Economics

Student contribution band

Band 4

Study abroad

Available

Handbook version

2027.01

These are students' own experiences, not official rules. Go by the Handbook.