BFW2140 Corporate finance 1
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFW2140 Corporate finance 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs BFF1001 or BFW1001 and unlocks 17 units, leading on to 25 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFW2140
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFW2140
17 units list BFW2140 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Overview
The aim of the unit is to introduce you to the theory and application of why and how value enhancing corporate financial decisions are made and implemented. With the emphasis on publicly listed companies, topics covered include: the corporate objective of management; investment evaluation models; valuation of equity and debt instruments; sources and types of funding; issues in risk and return; portfolio theory; asset pricing models; issues in capital structure and dividend policy; and the efficiency of capital markets. The unit is designed to ensure that you gain the necessary skill set for making value-changing financial decisions to maximise firm value.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment50%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
evaluate investment options and value of equity and debt instruments
- 2
apply portfolio theory and show how the theory can be extended to price risky assets
- 3
critically justify the appropriate cost of capital for investment appraisal purposes
- 4
analyse issues determining capital structure and dividend policy
- 5
apply critical thinking and problem solving to individual and/or group activities dealing with corporate finance and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by BFW2140.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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.
Where it fits
BFW2140 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Balasingham Balachandran
Common questions
What can I take after BFW2140?
BFW2140 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 17 units, including BFB3121, BFC2751, BFC3140, BFC3170, BFC3240 and BFC3241. Those lead on to 25 units in all.
When is BFW2140 offered?
In 2024, BFW2140 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFW2140?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFW2140 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include BFW2140?
BFW2140 is part of Accountancy; and Banking and financial management.