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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 17 units, leading on to 24 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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.
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 objective of financial management, agency problems and control of the corporation; valuation of equity and debt instruments; cost of capital; issues in capital structure and dividend policy; investment evaluation methods; Valuation of alternative investment projects, leasing vs borrowing, real options, mergers and acquisitions; working capital management and ratio analysis; sources and types of funding. 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written45%
- Quiz / Test15%
- Examination40%
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
appraise bonds and stocks utilising the time value of money concept and compute cost of capital
- 2
evaluate alternative investment projects, leasing vs borrowing, real options and working capital management, and apply key ratio analysis
- 3
apply theories related to capital structure and dividend policy in different tax environments
- 4
appraise corporate restructuring, mergers and Acquisitions decisions and examine various types of long-term financing
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 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Balasingham Balachandran
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFW2140?
BFW2140 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after BFW2140?
BFW2140 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 17 units, including BFC2751, BFC3140, BFC3170, BFC3240, BFC3241 and BFC3341. Those lead on to 24 units in all.
When is BFW2140 offered?
In 2026, 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 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BFW2140?
BFW2140 is part of Accountancy; and Banking and financial management.