BFM5959 Accounting and finance for international managers
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFM5959 Accounting and finance for international managers 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 Malaysia. It needs ACX5903 or ACM5903.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFM5959
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFM5959
No unit lists BFM5959 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in B6007 or M6030 you must have completed or been exempted from ACM5903 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to terminology, concepts and techniques used in accounting and finance. Important areas to be discussed include understanding financial statements, basic analysis of financial statements, working capital management, the framework of capital budgeting, and time value of money. International issues in accounting will also be examined. The emphasis will be on decision making and value creation in a global environment.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Project30%
- Presentation10%
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
apply accounting and financial expertise to manage risk and strategic decisions in a global business environment
- 2
assess critical thinking and problem-solving skills through individual and/or group activities focused on the principles of accounting and finance
- 3
cultivate clear, effective, and professional communication skills in a business context, with the ability to adapt to different situations and audiences
- 4
develop the skills to collaborate inclusively and effectively in analysing financial data, making strategic decisions, and driving shared business goals.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-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.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Texas Instruments Financial Calculator BAII Plus
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chaiporn Vithessonthi
- Dr Ravichandran Subramaniam
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFM5959?
You need ACX5903 or ACM5903 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFM5959 offered?
In 2026, BFM5959 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFM5959?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFM5959 have an exam?
No. BFM5959 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.