BFM5250 Applied corporate finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFM5250 Applied corporate finance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs ACM5903 or ACX5903 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFM5250
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFM5250
1 unit list BFM5250 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Applied corporate finance is a pivotal unit that connects financial theory with the real-world complexities of corporate decision-making. You will gain practical skills in analysing capital structure, valuing firms and projects, evaluating investment opportunities, and designing advanced corporate finance policies that align with strategic objectives. The unit blends analytical tools with case-based learning, ensuring you can interpret financial data, assess risk, and make informed recommendations in diverse business contexts. By engaging with contemporary challenges and scenarios, you will be equipped to navigate complex financial environments, drive value creation, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable business success.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for BFM5250.
Assessment
- Written30%
- Presentation30%
- Project40%
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
demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts, mainstream theories, and practices in corporate finance
- 2
apply relevant financial concepts, tools, and theories to critically analyse and evaluate business problems/financial decisions and recommend action consistent with the objective of creating value for shareholders.
- 3
evaluate the interaction of firm specific variables with wider economic and financial factors in the securities markets and its impact on firm’s choices.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based 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 includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in Work-Integrated Learning or industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into their studies.
Common questions
What can I take after BFM5250?
BFM5250 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BFM5580.
When is BFM5250 offered?
BFM5250 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is BFM5250?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFM5250 have an exam?
No. BFM5250 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Organisational unit
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027