BFF2140 Business finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF2140 Business finance is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ECB1101, ECX2953, ECC1000, ECA1100, ECF1100 or ECW1101 and unlocks 17 units, leading on to 25 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 100%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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
17 units list BFF2140 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
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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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
- Exercise25%
- Examination50%
- Quiz / Test25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply different valuation techniques based on time value of money on equity and debt instruments
- 2
evaluate investment decisions for domestic and international projects using tools based on the time value of money
- 3
explain portfolio theory and show how the theory can be extended to price risky assets
- 4
develop the skills to estimate the appropriate cost of capital for investment appraisal purposes
- 5
evaluate firm capital structure and payout policy.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
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.
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Where it fits
BFF2140 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Joshua Shemesh
- Mr Simon Yap
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF2140?
You need ECB1101, ECX2953, ECC1000, ECA1100, ECF1100 or ECW1101 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BFF2140?
BFF2140 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 17 units, including BFB3121, BFC2751, BFC3140, BFC3170, BFC3240 and BFC3241. Those lead on to 25 units in all.
When is BFF2140 offered?
In 2025, BFF2140 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
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 100% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BFF2140?
BFF2140 is part of Accounting; Banking and finance; Business analytics and statistics; and Financial econometrics.