Unit details
MAF203 - Business Finance
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B), trimester 2 (B, G, W, X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Azad (Trimester 1), S Ekanayake (Trimester 2) |
| Prerequisite: | MAF101 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour workshop per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The focus of the unit is the finance function of a typical firm. The finance manager's role in financial decisions is emphasised. Topics include: valuation concepts; risk and rates of return; capital budgeting and project evaluation; working capital management; capital structure; cost of capital; and dividend policy.
Assessment
Test (Online) 40%, Examination 3 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
From Trimester 2, 2012:
Test (Online) 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
