COFI23 - CORPORATE FINANCE

The course provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how corporate finance principles are applied in business management. Through presenting key theories in corporate finance, analysing case studies, and solving problems, students will gain insights into the role and responsibilities of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The primary objective of the course is to assist students in developing their skills and applying acquired knowledge both academically and practically in business management contexts.
Specifically, the course covers methods and tools utilised by CFOs to evaluate the costs and benefits associated with investment and financing decisions. The concepts of value creation and the time value of money are fundamental for comprehending the basic principles underlying the raising and allocation of capital within modern enterprises.
Upon completion of the course, in alignment with the overall objectives of the degree programme, students will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
• KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. Students must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental principles underpinning corporate finance.
• ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. Students should be capable of reinterpreting course content in such a way as to apply the acquired knowledge effectively in their subsequent university studies and future professional careers.
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT. Students must be able to gather data and information provided during lectures to integrate acquired knowledge and formulate informed judgements.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Students should demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate the concepts learned throughout the course.