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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Corporate Finance
Module Code	EF502
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Claire Kearney Semester 2: Claire Kearney Autumn: Claire Kearney
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of how firms acquire resources, and allocate them among the firms present and potential activities and projects. Our perspective is that of the financial manager who must determine the best method for finding and allocating capital to increase the wealth of the firms shareholders. The objective of this course is, therefore, to equip the corporate manager with the tools and techniques available to create value from the firms 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, dividend payout and treasury policy are also examined. Special emphasis is placed on long-term managerial policies and the relevance of corporate finance to the accountant. Students are expected to participate in weekly lectures.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply valuation techniques to companies and projects.
2. Assess investment appraisal techniques and critically compare their merits.
3. Identify key factors that influence the methods by which a company funds its operations
4. Determine the cost of capital for a company.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	24	Sample questions
Moodle discussion	6	Contribution to debate
Independent learning time	36	Library reading in preparation for lectures
Independent learning time	23	Revision
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

Introduction to Corporate & Investment Finance.
This section introduces students to the concepts we will cover, plus looks at time value of money..

Investment Decisions.
Students study net present value and capital budgeting techniques in the context of investment appraisal..

Risk and Return.
Portfolio theory, CAPM and APT form the basis of a section on cost of capital..

Capital Structure.
The firms capital structure decision is examined, both theoretically and practically. The interaction of investment and financing decisions is studied, with dividend policy..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Seen examination	Mid-term Exam	20%	Week 8

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

R., Myers, S. & Allen,F: 0, Core Textbook:Brealey, F. Corporate Finance, 8th Ed, McGrawHill, 2006Indicative Reading List:Arnold, G. Corporate Financial Management, 3rd Ed, FT Prentice Hall, 2005Ross, A.A., Westerfield, R.W. & Jaffe, J.F., Corporate Finance, 6th Ed, Irwin, 2002Lumby,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

MITB

MSc in Investment, Treasury & Banking

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

PBSSAO

PG Study Abroad(Business School)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for EF502

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