BFF2140 Corporate finance 1
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF2140 Corporate finance 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and City (Melbourne). It needs ECB1101, ECC1000, ECF1100 or ECW1101 and unlocks 17 units, leading on to 30 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer B
- Caulfield, City (Melbourne)
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFF2140
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFF2140
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Overview
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.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Summer semester B | City (Melbourne) | Block on |
| November teaching period | Caulfield | On campus |
| Trimester A | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
| Trimester B | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
| Trimester C | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
evaluate investment options and value of equity and debt instruments
- 2
explain portfolio theory and show how the theory can be extended to price risky assets
- 3
estimate the appropriate cost of capital for investment appraisal purposes
- 4
analyse issues determining capital structure and dividend policy
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with corporate finance, and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFF2140.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops20 hours
- Workshops33 hours
- Workshops30 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Berk, J., DeMarzo, P., Harford, J., Ford, G., Mollica, V. and Finch, N. (2018). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (3rd edition) Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.
Note that while a financial calculator is no longer required in examinations, the material will still follow the use of HP10bII+.
Recommended resources
City campus:
Berk, J., DeMarzo, P., Harford, J., Ford, G., Mollica, V. and Finch, N. (2017). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (3rd edition) Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.
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).
Where it fits
BFF2140 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Mark Crosby
- Dr Thanh Huynh
- Dr Joshua Shemesh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF2140?
You need ECB1101, ECC1000, ECF1100 or ECW1101 before you enrol.
What can I take after BFF2140?
BFF2140 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 17 units, including ACX3150, BFB3121, BFC2340, BFC2751, BFC3140 and BFC3170. Those lead on to 30 units in all.
When is BFF2140 offered?
In 2020, BFF2140 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and City (Melbourne).
How much work is BFF2140?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFF2140 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BFF2140?
BFF2140 is part of Banking and finance; and International business.