BFW1001 Foundations of finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFW1001 Foundations of finance is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 26 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFW1001
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BFW1001
8 units list BFW1001 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- ACX3150Financial analysis and valuationNo reviews yet
- BFF2401Commercial banking and financeNo reviews yet
- BFF2701Equity marketsNo reviews yet
- BFF3751Derivatives 1No reviews yet
- BFW2401Commercial banking and financeNo reviews yet
- BFW2751Derivatives 1No reviews yet
- BFW3652Corporate treasury and credit managementNo reviews yet
- BFW3851Behavioural financeNo reviews yet
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Overview
As a foundation, this unit introduces you to the concepts of finance, financial mathematics, investment analysis, the financial system, risk management and the relationship of finances to other commercial disciplines.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate an introductory understanding to the concepts of finance in preparation for additional study in the discipline
- 2
describe the foundation concepts of finance
- 3
relate the concepts of finance to other commercial disciplines.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted 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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Valentine, Tom, Ford, Guy, O'Hara, L, & Sundmacher, M (2011) Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions in Australia. 2011
Keown. A, Martin.J, and Petty. W, (9th Edition, 2017) Foundations of Finance: Pearson 2017 - ISBN 9781292155135
Frederic Mishkin & Stanley Eakins. Financial Markets and Institutions. Ninth edition.; Global edition. 2018. Pearson
Where it fits
BFW1001 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mirzet Seho
- Professor Keshab Man Shrestha
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFW1001?
BFW1001 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after BFW1001?
BFW1001 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including ACX3150, BFF2401, BFF2701, BFF3751, BFW2401 and BFW2751. Those lead on to 26 units in all.
When is BFW1001 offered?
In 2020, BFW1001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFW1001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFW1001 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BFW1001?
BFW1001 is part of Banking and financial management.