Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 12607 (v.3) Finance (Principles) 215 or any previous version
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Prerequisite(s): | 2806 (v.5) Finance (Introductory) 201 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to the concept of share valuation, concept of risk and return and application to portfolio theory, pricing of risky securities (CAPM), evaluation of investment proposals, concept of cost of capital, corporate finance policy including capitalstructure and dividend decisions, mergers and takeovers and valuation and application of derivative securities. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of the finance function within corporations as applied to the making of investment, funding and dividend decisions. Appreciated the nature and role of financial markets and institutions within the broader context of the economic system. Developed analytical and problem solving skills. An understanding of the pricing of financial instruments, including debt, convertible securities, equity, options, futures and various other derivative securities. An appreciation of the role and nature of risk management techniques including risk diversification. Knowledge of portfolio management and risk hedging utilising options and various kinds of financial and commodity futures. An understanding of the application of economic principles and models of the analysis of financial problems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Brealey and Myers. (1990). Principles of Corporate Finance. (fourth edition). Sydney, McGraw Hill. Van Horne, Davis, Nicol and Wright. (1994). Financial Managment and Policy in Australia. (third edition). Stdney, Prentice Hall. Weston and Brigham. (1987). Essentials of Financial managment. USA, Dryden Press. Brigham and Gapenski. (1988). Financial Managment. (fifth edition). USA, Dryden Press. Martin and Burrow. (1991). Applied Financial Maths. Sydney, Prentice Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Pierson, G., Brown, R., Easton, S. and Howard, P. (1998). Bisuness Finance. (eighth edition). Sydney, McGraw Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 40%. Group Assignment 20%. Mid-Semester Test 30%. Tutorial Participation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 81101 Banking and Finance | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Summer Period | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Joondalup Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Metro College Malaysia | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Metro College Malaysia | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Metro College Malaysia | Summer Period | Y | | | | 2004 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Mktg Inst of S'pore | Trimester 1A | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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