CORPFIN 2500 - Business Finance II
North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CORPFIN 2500 Course Business Finance II Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School Term Summer Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Assumed Knowledge (ECON 1008 or STATS 1000) & ECON 1004 & ACCTING 1002 or ACCTING 1005 or equivalent Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Alex Chen
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The aim of this course is that on completion students will have:- Understood the core concepts of financial management, including using valuation and financial modelling techniques to make informed financial decisions, and also...
- Become aware of the limitations when using these techniques in a practical context.
- Recognized the implications of ethical behaviour in the context of financial management and financial planning.
- Progressed in their development of good interpersonal and communication skills.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2,4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 3, 4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 3 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text Book:
Pierson, G., Brown, R., Easton, S., Howard, P., Pinder, S., Business Finance, Eleventh Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011.
Calculator:
If you would like to use a graphic calculator in the exam, no text should be stored in its memory. A financial calculator is highly recommended.Recommended Resources
Because this subject gives you the theory and tools to deal with practical financial issues, you will also benefit and find it interesting if you regularly look at the Australian Financial Review and/or the finance pages of the Advertiser or the Australian. Some tutorial questions will refer directly to these issues. This will fill you in with the topics and current issues in the fields of corporate finance and financial management.Online Learning
This course is supported by on-line learning including:
- Access to the resources provided by McGraw Hill in support of the textbook
- Access to course materials
- AV output of lectures shortly after the lecture is held, for revision or catch up purposes
- Other links and references as appropriate
- An active discussion board framework
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered via a series of 3 hour workshops that will consist of a 2 hour lecture, followed by a problem-solving based tutorial. The tutorials will develop and extend the materials covered in the previous workshop.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students in this course are expected to attend and prepare for all topics prior to the scheduled class.Learning Activities Summary
The schedule of lecture topics for this course is as follows:
Topic Chapter Reference(s) 1 The Goals and Functions of Finance 1 2 Time Value of Money 3 3 Bond and Stock Valuation 4 4 Basic Project Evaluation 5 5 Other Issues in Project Evaluation 6 6 Portfolio Theory 7 7 Financial Instruments and Institutions 8 8 Sources of Finance 9, 10, 15 9 Dividend Policy 11 10 Capital Structure Decisions 12, 13 11 Cost of Capital 14 12 Market Efficiency 16 -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Description Weighting Due Date Test 1 The test will cover topics 1 - 3 (inclusive) 20% TBA Test 2 The test will cover topics 4 - 6 (inclusive) 20% TBA Final Exam (3Hrs) Exam to cover topics 1 - 12 60% Refer to
Access AdelaideAssessment Related Requirements
Notes on Assessment- Students repeating this subject can choose to use their assignment grade from the previous attempt.
- Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
- Legible hand-writing and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process. Marks may be deducted in the final examination because of poor hand-writing.
- Assessment marks prior to the final exam will be displayed on the course website. Students are encouraged to check their marks and notify the lecturer-in-charge of any discrepancies.
- Students in this course are not permitted to take a DICTIONARY (English or English-Foreign) into the Exam. The use of a calculator in the examination will be required in this course (calculators incapable of storing text may be used).
- All extension requests must be accompanied with a valid reason (i.e. doctors certificate providing evidence of illness) must be provided to the course coordinator (Ivan). If no extension was granted, and the assignment is handed up after the due date and time, penalty marks will apply.
Assessment Detail
Presentation of Assignments
Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.
All individual assignments must be attached to an Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by the student before submission.
All group assignments must be attached to a Group Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by all group members before submission. All team members are expected to contribute approximately equally to a group assignment.
Markers can refuse to accept assignments which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s Policy on Plagiarism
Extensions will only be granted by request to Ivan, with evidence of sickness or other valid reason presented. Assignments handed in after the due date will receive a 2 mark (out of 30) penalty for every day overdue, and must be personally delivered to Ivan (still including cover sheet).Submission
Further details will be provided when the assignment is released.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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