Course overview
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.
- Finance And Financial Markets
- Understanding Risk
- Capital Budgeting
Course learning outcomes
- Compute complex time value of money calculations
- Value both bonds and equities using appropriate financial models
- Illustrate basic risk and return calculations
- Apply the core concepts of financial management for basic project valuation
- Analyse the capital structure of a company
- Identify ethical behaviour in the context of financial management and financial planning
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 26559
Section SE02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26558
Section SE03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26557
Section SE04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26556
Section SE05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26555
Section SE06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26554
Section SE07
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26553
Section SE08
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26552
Section SE09
Size 30
Available 30
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 56340
Section SE02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 56339
Section SE03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 56338
Section SE04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 56337
Section SE05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 56336
Section SE06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 56335
Section SE07
Size 30
Available 30
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