BFX4001 · Corporate finance and intermediation theory

Overview

The objective of this unit is to develop critical economic reasoning and understanding of important theoretical models in corporate finance and financial intermediation. This unit builds upon introductory corporate finance and banking studies. There is a strong focus on research with a selective and critical examination of theory models in corporate finance and financial intermediation.

Offerings

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Assessment

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Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. develop an ability to conceptualise and analyse issues in corporate finance and banking at a sound level of understanding
2. critically evaluate underlying theories, concepts, assumptions, limitations and arguments in corporate finance and banking theory
3. acquire knowledge of formulating relevant research questions addressing corporate and bank level policies
4. develop analytical skills via understanding the intuition and logic behind recent theoretical research and the possible extension to the recent research
5. demonstrate in individual summative assessment tasks the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFX4001.

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.

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