BFC2140 Corporate Finance 1
Difficulty:
Year Completed: Semester 2, 2020
Prerequisite: ECC1000
(or ECW1101, or ECB1101, or ECF1100)
Exemption:
CB1 Business Finance
ACC1100 (50%), BFC2140 (50%)
Weighted average of 70% required. Minimum of 60% required for each unit.
Mean Setu Score: 80.8%
Clarity of Learning Outcomes: 83.2%
Clarity of Assessments: 85.6%
Feedback: 75.8%
Resources: 78.8%
Engagement: 85.2%
Satisfaction: 77.8%
Subject Content:
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Assessments:
Topics included valuing bonds and equities, capital budgeting,
working capital, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure
and payout policy.
1 x 2 hour lecture
1 x 1 hour tutorial
Fundamentals of corporate finance – this textbook complemented
the course material well and was good to use as pre-reading
before lectures.
Weekly Quizzes
Mid-Semester Test
Final Exam 50%
Comments
The unit was great to learn and very methodical which made a lot
of sense.
The lectures were clear and to the point, they provided enough
information to tackle the weekly questions. The lectures were
slightly difficult to understand because of the complexity of the
content, especially when it comes to calculations. However, as
examples to calculations are explained in the pre recorded
lectures, it made the lesson clear. Watching the lectures is a must
to attempt the tutorial questions and understand the content. The
theory side of corporate finance was much easier to understand.
The tutorials were good as the tutors were engaging. They were
also helpful in learning tips and tricks on the financial calculator.
To come to the tutorial session you need to watch the pre
recorded lectures and attempt the tutorial questions. In the
tutorial session answers will be discussed and other doubts in the
lesson will be clarified.
The assessments were a good reflection of the weekly questions.
There weren't any assignments but only quizzes. Even the mid
semester exam was OTQ based. As everything was computerised
the lecturers or tutors did not mark our answers. Practice
questions were given to try before the final exam along with the
answers, which was really useful.
The final exam was a step up in difficulty from the mid-semester
test.
I thoroughly enjoyed this unit and highly recommend taking it if
you get the chance. It also complements further actuarial units
well. Make sure that all tutorial and practice questions are
attempted before your mid semester and final exams come up.
This would help you finish your questions faster and more
accurately. Also remember to manage your time during the exam.
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