BUA5MFN
MANAGEMENT FINANCE
BUA5MFN
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills in financial management. The central theme deals with advanced understanding of the basics of internal financial management, and how financial policy affects risk and profitability in the growth of a firm, and hence the value of the firm. You will consider the management finance, potentially its goal of maximization of the value of the firm, through management of three key decision areas, being, valuation, financing and dividend payout. In turn, this requires a consideration of the requisite debt and equity financing, and the need for efficient management of working capital to ensure adequate liquidity and timely cash flows.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUO5MFN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Management Finance | Prescribed | Brighamand Houston (original authors) - Compiled by K. B. Oh | 1st EDITION, Cengage Learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain how financial theory can be applied pricing risky assets, to demonstrate knowledge on know how to choose and compute an appropriate cost of capital estimate for investment appraisal purposes and to appreciate the issues in making decisions on dividend policy and capital structure.
- Activities:
- Case studies and spreadsheet modelling for solving financial problems. Cyber problem solving where students are required to go to specific websites and answer a series of questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
02. Become familiar with the practical aspects of management finance and demonstrate competence in applying the fundamental principles of financial mathematics to investment, financing and capital structure decisions
- Activities:
- Case study analysis, problem identification, problem solving and communication of results and solutions class presentations and discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Demonstrate advanced problem solving skills through thought and knowledge sharing on financial theory and practice and demonstrate an understanding the need to make timely and accurate financial decisions
- Activities:
- A research assignment, combining theory and practical applications, in which students are required appreciate the financial health of a corporation through the need to understand and respond to changing internal and external economic conditions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate knowledge of management finance theory, concepts ad models and demonstrate capability to analyse the issues involved in valuation, financing and dividend policy decisions.
- Activities:
- Mini case studies and problem solving to introduce and reinforce financial modelling for all topics in the course.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
05. Demonstrate skills to interpret and communicate financial information effectively
- Activities:
- Readings, problem solving and case study analysis to connect corporate finance with other functional fields (marketing, accounting and human resource management) in an organisation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
""Sessions are scheduled weekly 6pm - 9pm and will be video conferenced to regional campuses""
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual case studies (1500 words each) | 30% each | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One individual research assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2017, Week 39-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 39 - 40
Four 8.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual case studies (1500 words each) | 30% each | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One individual research assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Vietnam, 2017, Week 37-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2017 dates: 9-17/9/17. Hours of classes vary according to the day. 2017 delivered in Hanoi by HANU staff
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SeminarWeek: 37 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2017 dates: 9-17/9/17. Hours of classes vary according to the day. 2017 delivered in Hanoi by HANU staff"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two individual case studies (1500 words each) | 30% each | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One individual research assignment (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |