CORPORATE FINANCE - 2021/2
Module code: MAN2106
Module Overview
One of the most important decisions in the life of a firm is the financing decision. This module builds on the concepts introduced in Business Finance (FHEQ Level 5) and focuses on the cost of capital and long-term financial policy of the firm. Additionally, the module discusses a range of important topics in corporate finance such as Mergers and Acquisitions.
Module provider
Surrey Business School
Module Leader
FANG Yue (SBS)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 5
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 120
Seminar Hours: 20
Captured Content: 10
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
Students must have completed Business Finance (MAN2089)
Module content
Indicative content includes, but not exhausted to:
- Making Capital Investment Decisions
- Project Analysis and Evaluation
- Return, Risk and the Security Market Line
- Cost of Capital
- Equity Financing
- Financial Leverage and Capital Structure Policy
- Business Valuation
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| School-timetabled exam/test | TIMED CLASS TEST FOR A&F DEPARTMENT - ACCREDITED MODULES | 30 |
| Examination | TIMED EXAMS FOR A&F DEPARTMENT - ACCREDITED MODULES | 70 |
Alternative Assessment
Not applicable.
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate a number of learning outcomes that are directly related to the topics delivered in various weeks. The assessments are designed to capture learning in all the topics and the summative assessment for this module consists of two parts: the Midterm test (30%) and the Closed-book exam (70%). Both types of examination are designed to assess the student’s ability to comprehend and critically discuss the relevant theoretical concepts. The midterm test will assess students on the theories and practical aspects of the first part of the course and will consist of short questions. The final exam consists of long questions where students have to answer theoretical questions and solve practical problems. This will assess the students in various theoretical and practical competencies in corporate finance.
Formative assessment and feedback
Tutorials provide a platform of frequent feedback in the topics covered preparing, thus, the student for his/her success in the Midterm test and final examination. Additionally, the module offers a platform for students to give and receive feedback via SurreyLearn. Finally, weekly office hours aim to provide additional feedback and assist students with the workload.
Module aims
- Enable students to apply and expand on the knowledge brought forward from Business Finance by providing students with further knowledge of various topics in Corporate Finance covering their theoretical concepts as well as their practical aspects.
- Provide students with a clear understanding of the various aspects of risk/return and costs which are inherent in every financing decision and how these attributes affect the capital structure and capital investment choices.
- Equip students with techniques for business valuation and enable them to use their understanding and insight gained throughout this module to make/evaluate capital investment and sourcing capital decisions.
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Evaluating an appropriate discount rate for investment appraisal decisions taking into consideration various aspects of risk and return. | KCPT |
| 002 | Discuss the most important elements of the firm's costs and how to correctly include flotation costs in capital budgeting projects. | KCPT |
| 003 | Critically appraise how firms use equity financing to finance their operations, how securities are sold to the public, what are rights issues and how they are valued. | KCPT |
| 004 | Evaluate capital structure decisions and the implications for firm value. | KCPT |
| 005 | Discuss the principles of business valuation and perform valuation of companies using different valuation methods. | KCPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to allow students to familiarise themselves with an essential mix of theory and practice of various aspects in corporate finance.
- Weekly one two-hour lecture introducing the topic of discussion
- Weekly tutorial sessions for solving problems and understanding the underlying theory introduced in lectures. Tutorials are an integral part of the module as they provide a critical review and an empirical assessment of each topic
- Lectures and tutorials will be supported by directed reading in selected textbooks and relevant journal articles
- SurreyLearn is used as the main pool of resources including lecture handouts, tutorial problems, and mock test/exams.
- Feedback will be provided on a regular basis during lectures and tutorials as well as during weekly office hours
The learning and teaching methods include:
Total student learning time 150 hours.
- Lectures =22 hours
- Tutorials =11 hours
- Out of class lecture reading =60 hours
- Out of class tutorial reading =30 hours
- Out of class academic journal reading =13 hours
- Out of class relevant magazine/newspapers reading=14 hours
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance (Dual degree with SII-DUFE ) BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Accounting and Finance (SII DUFE) BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.