CORPFIN 3500 - Corporate Finance Theory III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CORPFIN 3500 Course Corporate Finance Theory III Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites CORPFIN 2500 & CORPFIN 2502 Assumed Knowledge SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies & ACCTING 1002 & ECON 2508 Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Jean Canil
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
By the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Explain and interpret conceptual models and arguments in corporate finance
2. Recognize the model appropriate for structuring a given financial problem
3. Understanding the data requirements of a chosen model
4. Understanding how outputs are sensitive to changed data or assumptions
5. Interpreting the results consistent with the model structureUniversity 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. 1-5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-5 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1-5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-5 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-5 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
The textbook for the course is Allen, F., R. A. Brealey, and S. C. Myers, Principles of Corporate Finance 11th edition McGraw Hill, 2013. (ABM). You must acquire the 11h edition as material is covered not contained in the 10th edition. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The University expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This means that you are expected to commit approximately 9 hours for a three-unit course or 13 hours for a four-unit course, of private study outside of your regular classes.
Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures throughout the semester plus one tutorial class each week.Learning Activities Summary
Lecture dates Topic 1 Aug 1 Does debt policy matter? Ch 17 + Titman.pdf 8 Aug 2 How much should a firm borrow? Ch 18 pp.448-467 15 Aug 3 The pecking order and Stulz (1990) Ch 18 pp. 467-478 + Lakshmi.pdf, Frank.pdf + additional readings 22 Aug 4 Leases Ch 25 + distributed readings 29 Aug 5 Convertibles Ch 24 pp.617-623 + Mayer.pdf 5 Sept Class test starting at 9am and to be held in Scott Theatre
No tutorials this week12 Sept 6 Payout policy Ch 16 + LaPorta.pdf, Brandon.pdf 19 Sept 7 Equity and debt issues including IPOs Ch 15 (excluding p.389 dealing with rights issues) + Loughran and Ritter.pdf Mid-semester break 10 Oct Class test starting at 9.00am and to be held in Scott Theatre
No tutorials this week17 Oct 8 Executive compensation Ch 12 pp.295-304 + Core et al.pdf 24 Oct 9 Internal capital markets Gertner.pdf +Stein.pdf + additional reading 31 Oct Review Lecture and Tutorials for Topic 9 -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Date and time Weighting Topics covered Related learning outcome Class Test 1: 50 minutes 5 Sept starting at 9.00am – in Scott Theatre 15 % 1-3 All Class Test 2: 50 minutes 10 October starting at 9.00am – in Scott Theatre 20% 4-6 All Final Exam: 3 hours, Closed-book Exam week beginning 8 November 65% All All To pass this subject, 50% overall is required. Neither test is redeemable.
Assessment Detail
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Submission
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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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