BFM3140 · Monash University
Corporate valuation
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
The unit is designed to equip you with essential valuation techniques and analytical tools to perform corporate valuations and understand their impact on investment decisions, strategic planning, and corporate finance activities. You will engage with key valuation methods like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis and market comparables, while also examining crucial concepts such as the cost of capital, financial forecasting, and adjustments for risk and growth. The unit goes beyond the basics, exploring specialised topics such as valuations for mergers and acquisitions, private equity, startups, high-growth firms, and cross-border deals. By blending theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on learning through case studies, real-world examples, and financial modelling exercises, you will gain the skills to perform corporate valuations and understand their impact on major financial decisions.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 - Presentation | Presentation | 30% |
| 3 - Project | Project | 40% |
| 1 - Written | Written | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On-campus |