Advanced Corporate Finance

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 6011
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Course ID
201854
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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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

The objective of the course is to gain an appreciation of the theoretical controversies surrounding corporate finance policies, leading to formulation of financing strategies. Topics include competing capital structure theories including financial distress and agency costs, optimal dividend policy and taxation, IPOs in equity markets, motives for convertibles and warrants, rationales for corporate diversification including internal capital markets and agency theory. In each topic we will focus on the real-world applications of corporate finance tools and theories to address issues commonly faced by corporate managers, investors, and entrepreneurs.

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 leading, 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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