fin3cfi corporate finance
CORPORATE FINANCE
FIN3CFI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an analytical subject that deals with the financial behaviour of firms, and examines finance theory, practice and financial management within the context of Australian companies. You will study the methods by which financing and investments opportunities are evaluated by firms. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which the financial policies of companies (such as policies concerning investment, capital structure, cost of capital and dividend decision-making) are determined so as to maximise the value of the firm to its owners. You will also study the effect of various tax regimes on such decision-making in detail. Finally, you will also cover specialist areas of corporate finance, such as corporate acquisition and finance leases.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBala Balachandran
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites FIN2FIN or FIN1FOF. Student must have completed 240 credit points of study prior to undertaking this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | FIN3CFI Corporate Finance, ISBN: 9781121927971 | Prescribed | Ten chapters were selected from: Tenth Edition by Ross, Westerfield, Jaffe, 2013 and two chapters from Eleventh Edition by Peirson, Brown, Easton, Howard, Pinder, 2012 | MCGRAW HILL AUSTRALIA, |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding (in written and oral form) of the theory and methodology of finance and how they are applied to evaluate the investment, financing and dividend decisions firms
- Activities:
- Tutorials, mid and final exams and project or assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
02. Apply analytical and valuation techniques to a variety of issues and problems relating to the financial management of listed corporations
- Activities:
- Tutorials, mid and final exams and project or assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Demonstrate an understanding of the goals of listed corporations and how they make decisions to maximise the value of their owners' claims
- Activities:
- Tutorials, mid and final exams and project or assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of corporate and personal taxes on corporate financial policy and decision-making as they apply to the context of the dividend imputation system, behavioural characteristics and market imperfections
- Activities:
- final exam and project or assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBala Balachandran
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Final examination | Broadly equivalent to 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 1-Hour Mid term examination | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Best four of five Online Quizzes | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Group Assignment | 500 words per student | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBala Balachandran
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Final examination | Broadly equivalent to 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 1-Hour Mid term examination | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Best four of five Online Quizzes | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Group Assignment | 500 words per student | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNgan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Final examination | Broadly equivalent to 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 1-Hour Mid term examination | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Best four of five Online Quizzes | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Group Assignment | 500 words per student | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBala Balachandran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Final examination | Broadly equivalent to 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 1-Hour Mid term examination | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Best four of five Online Quizzes | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Group Assignment | 500 words per student | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBala Balachandran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Final examination | Broadly equivalent to 2000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| 1-Hour Mid term examination | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Best four of five Online Quizzes | Broadly equivalent to 1000 words | 10 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Group Assignment | 500 words per student | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |