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 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units, leading on to 21 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFW1001
Prohibitions
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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 2021
| 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.
The lectures will be delivered via videos whereby the links will be provided in Moodle. The lectures may not cover every aspect of each topic listed in the Unit Schedule as you are expected to acquire a comprehensive understanding by undertaking the prescribed and recommended reading and by completing the week-by-week tutorial activities and other in-semester assessment tasks.
The tutorials provide an opportunity for you and your peers to discuss the current topic(s) and to compare your completed assessment tasks with other students' work and/or model answers. While tutorials provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate the application of your knowledge and skills, there is also an opportunity for you to ask the staff member to clarify your understanding of the topics and associated concepts covered to date.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Students are encouraged to use Excel whenever possible. For the purposes of this unit, Excel is more facilitative compared to calculator.
Where it fits
BFW1001 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Keshab Man Shrestha
- Dr Imtiaz Sifat
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 21 units in all.
When is BFW1001 offered?
In 2021, 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.