AFW3044

Business finance (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Berwick, Gippsland: Dr David Lin (Chief examiner); Peninsula: Mr Mohan Nandha; Malaysia: To be advised

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)
Hong Kong First semester 2003 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Perth First semester 2003 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2003 (OCL)
Berwick First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Hong Kong First semester 2004 (OCL)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Perth First semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Issues include goals and functions of financial policy, corporate risk, uncertainty, capital structure policies, required rates of return, capital budgeting and long term investment decisions, evaluation of investments and dividend policy, financing, debt and equity, overseas and small business financing, statement analysis and prediction of corporate failure, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions.

Assessment: Assignments: 30% + Examination: 70%

Contact Hours: 3 class hours per week

Prerequisites: AFW2491 or equivalent