BFF5954 Business finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF5954 Business finance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs ETM5900 or ETX5900 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFF5954
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFF5954
3 units list BFF5954 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in course B4001, B6002, B6011, B6015, B6019, B6038 or C6006, there is no prerequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit covers corporate finance concepts and theories at an introductory level. You will be expected to be able to master basic calculations involving share and bond valuations, NPV and IRR, company cost of capital, etc. and to use them in determining whether investment projects should proceed as well as the value of companies. You will also expected to be able to interpret the results and to discuss basic issues and theories appropriate to an introductory level unit.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Exercise35%
- Presentation15%
- Examination50%
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
value financial instruments including debt and equity instruments using financial models and financial mathematics
- 2
explain and critique the theory of capital markets
- 3
evaluate firms' investment project decisions using capital budgeting techniques
- 4
describe and critique firms' financing and payout decisions
- 5
identify and explain firms' financial risks and how firms can manage financial risks using risk management techniques.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Tutorials12 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
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
BFF5954 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr John Watson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5954?
You need ETM5900 or ETX5900 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BFF5954?
BFF5954 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including BFF5250, BFF5370 and BFF5915. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is BFF5954 offered?
In 2027, BFF5954 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFF5954?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFF5954 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BFF5954?
BFF5954 is part of Financial and risk management.