Topics in Corporate Finance (UoA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 3021
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Course ID
205321
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Shunji Mei
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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 and diversification.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate theoretical research in corporate finance
  • Explain the implications of theory for practical financial and risk management
  • Compare various models of investment decision making under uncertainty
  • Investigate the impact of alternative financing proposals that a firm may face in both the short and long term and argue recommendations

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30033
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 150
Available
Available 150
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Mawson, G19
Class number
Class number 30038
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
Class number
Class number 30037
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 214
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 214
Class number
Class number 30036
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
Class number
Class number 30035
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-16
Class number
Class number 30034
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 59745
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 150
Available
Available 150
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
Class number
Class number 59750
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-34
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-34
Class number
Class number 59749
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-54
Class number
Class number 59748
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102
Class number
Class number 59747
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102
Class number
Class number 59746
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed CORPFIN3507 Topics in Corporate Finance at the University of Adelaide

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