BFC5925 Financial management theory
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFC5925 Financial management theory is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 9 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Suzhou
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFC5925
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFC5925
5 units list BFC5925 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B4001, B5001, B6001, B6004, B6005, B6011, B6013 or M6030 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Topics include review of foundations of finance; financial mathematics and pricing of financial instruments; valuation and the management of long term investment and financial leverage; and theory of capital structure and dividend policy.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Suzhou | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the foundations of finance and be able to apply pricing models to the valuation of equity and debt instruments in global markets
- 2
evaluate investment proposals using capital budgeting techniques
- 3
formulate capital structure and dividend policies consistent with entities' objectives
- 4
develop capabilities to work effectively in a group and/or demonstrate effective individual research skills to produce professional quality business documents to solve problems related to current issues in financial management
- 5
demonstrate in individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by this unit.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
The only Faculty approved calculators permitted in tests and examinations for all Australian campuses and locations is the HP10bII+ or Casio FX82 (any suffix).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ying Xia
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFC5925?
BFC5925 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BFC5925?
BFC5925 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including BFC5936, BFF5250, BFF5333, BFF5370 and ETF5930. Those lead on to 9 units in all.
When is BFC5925 offered?
In 2022, BFC5925 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou.
How much work is BFC5925?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFC5925 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.