BFF5925 Financial management theory
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF5925 Financial management theory is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFF5925
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFF5925
3 units list BFF5925 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B4001, B5001, 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Exercise15%
- Quiz / Test25%
- Examination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Seminars24 hours
- Assessments-
- 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
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Jodie Zhang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5925?
BFF5925 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BFF5925?
BFF5925 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including BFF5250, BFF5370 and BFF5936. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is BFF5925 offered?
In 2026, BFF5925 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFF5925?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFF5925 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.