BFI2140 · Monash University
Business finance
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the theory and application of why and how value enhancing corporate financial decisions are made and implemented. With the emphasis on publicly listed companies, topics covered include: the corporate objective of management; investment evaluation models; valuation of equity and debt instruments; sources and types of funding; issues in risk and return; portfolio theory; asset pricing models; issues in capital structure and dividend policy; and the efficiency of capital markets. The unit is designed to ensure you gain the necessary skill set for making value-changing financial decisions to maximise firm value.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 35% |
| 2 - Demonstration | Demonstration | 15% |
| 3 - Examination | Examination | 50% |
When and where
Not offered in 2027, or offerings not published yet.