CORPFIN 1002 - Business Finance I

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

This course examines firm investment and distribution decisions in the context of a capital market structure and efficiency. Valuation methods are developed for valuing projects and securities. Basic portfolio theory is discussed to develop simple asset pricing models and used for determining the cost of capital for use in investment evaluation. The implications of different financing options (debt and equity) are considered and elementary capital structure theorems are presented, in relation to which the dividend decisions are analysed. The question of market efficiency is considered and its implications for trading strategies are discussed

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Course Details

Course Code	CORPFIN 1002
Course	Business Finance I
Coordinating Unit	Adelaide Business School
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Alex Chen

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is that on completion students can:

1. Apply core concepts of financial management, including using valuation and financial modelling techniques to make informed financial decisions.

2. Discuss effect of limitations when using these techniques in a practical context.

3. Recognize and discuss the implications of ethical behaviour in the context of financial management and financial planning.

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Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be delivered via a 2-hour lecture session and a 1-hour problem-solving tutorial sessions. Lectures provide students with a primary understanding and tutorials help enhance skills to put prior learning into practice. It is important that students spend time solving questions provided prior to attending tutorials.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students in this course are expected to attend and prepare for all topics prior to the scheduled class.

Learning Activities Summary

Topic	Textbook Chapters
1. Overview of Financial Management	1
2. Time Value of Money	4 and 5
3. Bond Valuation	6
4. Share Valuation and Efficient Market Hypothesis	7 and 10
5. Risk and Return	11
Test 1 (topic 1-3; please check Course Planner for test time and venue)
6. Basics of Project Evaluation	8
7. Making Capital Investment Decisions	9
8. Cost of Capital	12
9. Capital Structure	13
Test 2 (topic 4-7; please check Course Planner for test time and venue)
10. Dividend Policy	14

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Assessment Summary

Assessment	Description	Weighting	Date
Test 1	The test will cover topics 1-3 (inclusive)	20%	1 September (5pm-6:30pm) Check Course Planner for test venues.
Test 2	The test will cover topics 4-7 (inclusive)	20%	20 October (5pm-6:30pm) Check Course Planner for test venues.
Final Exam (3Hrs)	Exam to cover topics 1-10	60%	Refer to Access Adelaide

Notes:
1. Sample questions for practice will be uploaded in Canvas before the tests.
2. A formula sheet will be provided in the tests.
3. You will need a calculator for the tests.

Assessment Related Requirements

Notes on Assessment

Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Marks may be deducted in the final examination because of poor hand-writing.

Assessment marks prior to the final exam will be displayed on MyUni. Students are encouraged to check their marks and notify the lecturer-in-charge of any discrepancies.

Students in this course are not permitted to take a DICTIONARY (English or English-Foreign) into the Exam. The use of a calculator in the examination will be required in this course.

Assessment Detail

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Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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