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An examination of modern research in corporate finance and investment, including cost of capital and real options.
This course explores key case studies and academic research in corporate finance and investment, covering topics such as corporate governance, cost of capital, capital budgeting, and ESG. It is designed to deepen your understanding of how financial decisions influence, allocate, and protect firm value in complex real-world settings. Through the integration of theory, empirical analysis, and professional judgment, you will evaluate major corporate decisions related to capital structure, investment strategy, risk management, and governance, frequently drawing on real company data and case examples.
1. Critically evaluate a firm’s financing, investment, and payout policies.2. Apply advanced valuation and risk assessment techniques.3. Interpret empirical evidence on corporate finance issues.4. Communicate financial recommendations clearly and persuasively.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department. RP: FINC301,FINC331 or ECON331
FINC301,FINC331 or ECON331
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Sophie Wang
The ‘45% rule’ does not apply to this course. That is, students do not need to reach 45% weighted average across invigilated assessments. Please refer to ttps://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/course/view.php?id=7744 for further information.Special ConsiderationsUC has a process which allows students to apply for Special Consideration for poor performance in an assessment or a missed assessment due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of the assessment. Special Consideration is not an extension. If you want an extension for an assignment or essay, contact your Course Coordinator.Guidelines for the Use of AI in CourseworkThe use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit work that is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.It is important to familiarise yourself with the UC Misconduct Procedure Guide for Students. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:Where a student uses a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool for an assessment in a manner that is not expressly permitted or fails to acknowledge the use of a generative AI tool as instructed.Assessment in Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following: Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.
Brealey, Richard A., Myers, Stewart C., Marcus, Alan J; Fundamentals of Corporate Finance ; 11th; 2023.
Ross, Westerfield, Jaffe, and Jordan; Corporate Finance ; 11th; 2015.
Domestic fee $1,198.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Economics and Finance .