Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Time value of money, Theory of valuation, capital budgeting, portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model, efficient market theory, cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. apply the concept of the time value of money and other project evaluation techniques
2. explain and apply portfolio theory and the capital asset pricing model
3. measure a firm's cost of capital
4. describe dividend policy and its relevance to the value of a firm
5. apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with financial management.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Prerequisites

Students must have passed AFW1000, AFW1001 (pre 2009) or AFG1000 before undertaking this unit.

Prohibitions

AFC2140, AFF2631, AFW3044, AFW2631