FINC 2011 CORPORATE FINANCE 1

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Corporate Finance deals with the allocation and acquisition of a firm's resources. This module explores from a financial manager perspective the best method for finding and allocating capital to increase shareholders' wealth. The objective of this course if to equip students with the tools and techniques to create value from the firm's financing and investment decisions.Concepts such as corporate objectives, business risk, financial risk and the valuation of financial assets are studied. major policy areas of the firm covering investment appraisal, optimal capital structure and dividend payout are also examined. Special emphasis is placed on long-term managerial policies and their likely impact on the market value of the firm.

Learning Outcomes

1.      Solve problems in a financial and business context and to use appropriate financial techniques in order to make decisions from various options 2. Select and defend the use of appropriate models for valuing assets and opportunities 3. Calculate and compare the present and future value of money for planning purposes. 4. Critically evaluate the theoretical and practical considerations inherent in the capital investment decision 5. Apply business finance knowledge to a given situation and provide recommendations. 2.

Workload Full-time hours per semester Type Hours Description Lecture 24 Formal lectures Tutorial 9 Review of class material Examination 1 Class test Directed learning 18 Preperation for tutorial Examination 40 Prepaeration for terminal examination Independent learning 10 Preperation for class test Independent learning time 23 Reading and preperation for lectures Total Workload: 125 All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at:http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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The object of the firm . The role of the financial manager - corporate goals and corporate governance - economic factors that impact on the financial goals of the firm. . Time value of Money. Quantitative methods of financial management - financial analysis - managers - individual investors - techniques for valuation of different classes of securities - money markets - bonds - shares.. Investment Appraisal . Criteria to guide investment decisions in both physical and financial assets - payback - net present value - internal rate of return - accounting rate of return profitability index - capital rationing - inflation - tax - uncertainity - non financial factors - sensitivity analysis.. Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). - unsystematic risk - systematic risk - capital market line - security market line - applications of CAPM. Cost of Capital. Calculate the cost of the various instruments and the weighted cost of capital (WACC). Portfolio Theory. Calculation of the expected returns and standard deviation for shares - combination of investments - efficient frontier - choosing the optimal portfolio - benefits of diversification. . Dividend Policy. The dividend puzzle, Lintner model, M&M irrelevancy argument, clientele and signaling effects.
Assessment Breakdown Continuous Assessment 20% Examination Weight 80% Course Work Breakdown Type Description % of total Assessment Date Oral presentations Class Test 20% Week 6 Reassessment Requirement Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component Unavailable
Indicative Reading List
Brealey, R.A. and Myers, S.C: 0, Principles of Corporate Finance, Arnold Glen: 0, Corporate Financial Management, Ross, A.A., Westerfield, R.W. and Jaffe, J.F: 0, Corporate Finance, Pike, R. & Neale, B,: 0, Corporate Finance & Investment: Decisions & Strategies,
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Programme or List of Programmes
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
EBF	BA in European Business (French)
EBG	BA in European Business (German)
EBS	BA in European Business (Spanish)
EBT	BA in European Business (Trans.Studies)

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