Principles of Finance

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 5000
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Course ID
201844
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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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 introduces you to the world of modern finance, especially to the financial operations of a business. It covers the concepts of time value of money, basic asset valuation, risk and return paradigm, capital budgeting and financing decisions. Upon completion, students will be able to value bonds and stocks, estimate asset returns according to their risk characteristics and identify capital projects that maximize shareholder's wealth using a wide range of analytical tools. They will also develop a good understanding on how firms finance their capital expenditure.

  • Basics Of Finance
  • Valuation Based On Risk And Return
  • Capital Budgeting And Theory

Course learning outcomes

  • Utilise time value of money principles to value bonds and shares
  • Employ various capital budgeting techniques to evaluate investment projects
  • Determine the risk and return of various investment assets
  • Explain and apply the theory of capital structure

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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