MBA9005

Corporate finance ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Michael Dempsey

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: This course is designed as an introduction to corporate finance theories and application of theories so that solutions to key financial management decisions of for-profit organisations can be identified. The key financial decisions (capital budgeting, financing, acquisition and dividend)of managers in non-financial firms will be examined. Students will learn analytical skills to solve these problems using the body of knowledge that comes from finance theories. Students will develop skill in using the corporate finance strategy model in the project to be completed.

Assessment: Multiple choice test: 20% + Applied project: 30% + Examination: 50% (students must past the examination in order to pass the unit)

Contact Hours: 39 contact hours

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in the MBA program