Corporate Finance Theory

Undergraduate | 2026

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BAFI 3026
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Course ID
205326
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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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
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

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 leases, pecking order theory and timing models; dividend policy; convertible securities and executive compensation; initial public offerings; internal capital markets and diversification.

Course learning outcomes

  • Make and interpret conceptual models and arguments in corporate finance
  • Identify the model appropriate for structuring a given financial problem
  • Evaluate the data requirements of a chosen model
  • Explain how outputs are sensitive to changed data or assumptions
  • Interpreting the results consistent with the model structure

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed CORPFIN3500 Corporate Finance Theory at the University of Adelaide

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