Topics in Corporate Finance

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 3002
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Course ID
200287
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course looks at theoretical issues in corporate finance and their practical application. Topics include capital structure and the preferences for debt or equity as suggested by agency models, including pecking order theory and timing models; dividend policy; convertible securities and executive compensation; initial public offerings; internal capital markets, diversification, and behavioural corporate finance.

Course learning outcomes

  • Ability to explain and interpret capital structure decision making, including costs and benefits, applying theoretical theories in practice
  • Ability to critically review and interpret corporate policy decision making, including convertibles, IPOs, and Dividend Policy
  • Ability to critique and recommend alternatives for executive compensation and corporate governance, its importance, and implications
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of ICM and Behavioural Finance, implications in practice
  • Critically evaluate theoretical research in corporate finance

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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