BFW2140 · Monash University
Corporate finance 1
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Business and Economics
What it covers
The aim of the 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 objective of financial management, agency problems and control of the corporation; valuation of equity and debt instruments; cost of capital; issues in capital structure and dividend policy; investment evaluation methods; Valuation of alternative investment projects, leasing vs borrowing, real options, mergers and acquisitions; working capital management and ratio analysis; sources and types of funding. The unit is designed to ensure that you gain the necessary skill set for making value-changing financial decisions to maximise firm value.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 15% |
| 3 - Examination | Examination | 40% |
| 1 - Written | Written | 45% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On-campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On-campus |