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Finance (BUSA90095)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online

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This subject addresses the foundations of valuation and financial management. The subject is based on the traditional principle that firms should be managed to increase the wealth of their shareholders, subject to the fulfilment of their contractual and legal obligations to other stakeholders. Some concepts addressed are also relevant for all organisations, as well as for personal financial planning and investments. Key concepts addressed in this subject are the valuation of financial assets (e.g., shares) and selection of investment projects.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Apply a variety of approaches to identify profitable investment projects
  • Estimate a firm's cost of capital and apply it in project selection decisions
  • Value different types of financial instruments
  • Build investment portfolios that reflect the optimal balance of risk and return
  • Assess the costs and benefits of different corporate capital structures
  • Identify different ways corporations can make distributions to shareholders and identify the associated outcomes and risks

Last updated: 31 January 2024