AFC4140

Corporate financial theory

(BUS)

Mr Peter Howard

7 points + Two 1.5-hour sessions per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: AFC2140, AFC3140 or MBA5190, MBA6190 or permission

Synopsis: Topics likely to be covered will be selected from theory and evidence on asset pricing models, capital structure, dividend policy, efficient markets, agency theory, takeovers and corporate restructuring, option pricing theory and applications, international finance and investment appraisal.

Assessment: Written (essay or assignment): 30% + Seminar participation: 10% + Examination: 60%