AFF4030

Advanced finance

(BUS)

Mr Brendan O0Connell

6 points + 3 hours per week or equivalent + Caulfield, Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, in-house (not offered in all locations in all semesters)

Synopsis: Calculation of NPVs and IRRs; evaluation of the CAPM and APT; estimation of a firm0s beta and understanding of the problems involved; estimation of a firm0s cost of capital; determination of a firm0s capital structure; evaluation of a firm0s dividend policy; estimation of a firm0s cash flows with ratio analysis of its financial accounts; identification of the risks facing a business; utilisation of futures, options and swaps in managing business risk and in corporate financing.

Assessment: Assignment: (2000-3000 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%