CORPFIN 1002 - Business Finance
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CORPFIN 1002 Course Business Finance Coordinating Unit Finance and Banking Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Ivan Obaydin
Course Coordinator: Yulin LiCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Compute complex time value of money calculations.
2. Value both bonds and equities using appropriate financial models.
3. Illustrate basic risk and return calculations.
4. Apply the core concepts of financial management for basic project valuation.
5. Analyse the capital structure of a company.
6. Identify ethical behaviour in the context of financial management and financial planning.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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1-6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1-6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1-6 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text Book:
Berk, DeMarzo and Harford, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Global Edition, 5th Edition
Calculator:
Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific CalculatorRecommended Resources
This subject provides students with practical and theortical tools to better understand varied financial aspects. Students will significantly benefit from regularly reading the Australian Financial Review, the financial pages of The Australian and Bloomberg.Online Learning
Lecture material such as presentation, articles, tutorial questions and lecture recording will be available on MyUni. Tutorial answers will also be made available in the week following the tutorial. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered via a 2-hour lecture session and a 1-hour problem-solving tutorial sessions. Lectures provide students with a primary understanding and tutorials help enhance enhance skills to put prior learning into practice. It is important that students spend time solving questions provided individually or in small groups prior to attending tutorials.
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. As a guide, students are expected to spend 9 hours each week for this course (this includes face-to-face contact, online components, and self-directed study).Learning Activities Summary
Teaching Week Topic Chapter Reference(s) 1 1. Introduction to Business Finance and Financial Statements 1 and 2 2 2. Time Value of Money 3 and 4 3 3. Interest Rates 5 4 4. Fixed Income (Bonds) 6 5 5. Equity Valuation (Shares) 7 6 6. Risk and Return in Capital Markets 11 7 7. Systematic Risk and the Equity Risk Premium 12 8 8. Basics of Project Evaluation 8 9 9. Making Capital Investment Decisions 9 10 10. Cost of Capital and Leverage 13 11 Revision Lecture -
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 Task Weighting Date and Location Related Course Learning Outcomes Online Quiz 1
[covering topics 1, 2 and 3]5% Week 5, myuni 1-2 & 6 Mid-Semester Exam
Duration: 1 hour
[covering topics 1 - 5]30% Week 8, myuni 1-3 & 6 Online Quiz 2
[covering topics 6, 7, 8 and 9]5% Week 11, myuni 4 & 5 Final Exam
Duration: 2 hours
[covering all topics]60% Refer to Access Adelaide 1-6 Total 100%
Assessment Detail
Online Quiz 1 (Week 5):
Covering topics 1, 2 and 3
Mid-Semester Exam (Week 8):
Covering topics 1 - 5 (inclusive)
Online Quiz 2 (Week 11):
Covering topics 6, 7, 8 and 9
Final Exam (Exam Period - Date/Time to be advised):
Covering all topics
Refer to Access Adelaide for more detailsSubmission
All examination materials must be submitted to the invigilator.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 .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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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Student Support
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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