FINS1613 Business Finance

FINS1613

Business Finance

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This is a first level corporate finance course that looks at the essential aspects of financial decision-making. The course begins with the different ways in which companies can be structured and the differing types of ownership that exist. Thereafter, the principles and applications of financial mathematics are introduced and used to value securities and investment decisions. Portfolio theory is used to provide a foundation for determining the relationship between expected risk and returns in financial and real asset investments. Dividend payouts and the choices between debt and equity financing, including methods of determining the cost of capital, are also covered. Further, this course includes analysis of the influence of the capital market environment, the implications of financial risk, taxation and the conflict of interest between managers and investors on the value and operation of businesses.

The course develops distinct conceptual frameworks and specialized tools for solving real-world financial problems at both the personal and corporate level. Illustrations from real-life corporate practices are used to highlight the importance and relevance of financial management to the realization of personal and corporate financial objectives. Examples include personal financial planning, funds management, capital raisings, portfolio selection of financial securities, private equity, public floats, and the pricing of assets in the stock market.

 Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should:

1.       Be familiar with the basic financial decision making and valuation concepts;

2.       Be able to solve problems involving valuation and assessment of relevant risks in corporate decision making.

3.       Be able to evaluate different types of securities;

4.       Have developed critical skills in analysing capital budgeting projects;

5.       Understand the relation between risk and return, and be able to estimate the cost of capital;

6.       Understand the firm’s capital structure and dividend policy, and relevant theory;

The course is designed to specifically target the following UNSW Graduate Attributes:

1.       an in-depth engagement with the relevant disciplinary knowledge in its interdisciplinary context;

2.       the capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for effective problem solving;

3.       the ability to independently learn related concepts for the purpose of corporate decision making;

4.       the skills required for collaborative and multidisciplinary work;

The Course Learning Outcomes are what you should be able to DO by the end of this course if you participate fully in learning activities and successfully complete the assessment items.