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SUBJECT OVERVIEW
FIN2014: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Pre-requisite subjects
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Financial Analysis
Bachelor of (Hons) Finance
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Financial Economics
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Business Management
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Business Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in International Business
FIN2014 Financial Management
FIN1014 Principles of Business Finance, or
FIN1034 Introduction to Business Finance
2-hour lecture; 1-hour workshop; 1-hour tutorial
Dr. Lianne Lee Mei Quin (liannel@sunway.edu.my )
Mr. Mong Sum Thye (sumthyem@sunway.edu.my )
(603)-7491 7321
Please refer to e-Learn
Subject Description
The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the role of financial managers and financial decision
making in a corporation. This course will cover time value of money concepts on bond valuation, stock
valuation and investment opportunities, working capital management, portfolio theory and asset
pricing model, cost of capital and types of fundings, capital structure and dividend payout policy.
Subject Objectives
The overall objective of this subject is to help students understand the importance of ways to optimise
the use of financial resources to achieve the company’s goal. Within the framework of the above
overall goal, this subject has several specific objectives
The specific objectives are to:
(1)
Develop an understanding of the role of financial management in maximising shareholders
wealth
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Apply concepts and tools in long term financing, capital budgeting and working capital
management
(3) Appreciate the fundamental theories of optimal capital structure and risk management
(4) Examine current financial management challenges and to develop explanations for these
issues.
Subject Learning Outcomes
On completion of this subject, students are expected to be able to:
SLO1 Apply the relevant finance theories and tools used for financial management in firms’ decisions.
(C3, PLO1)
SLO2 Demonstrate the use of relevant tools in the financing and investment concepts and theories.
(P3, PLO3)
SLO3 Prepare the recommendations and solutions on financial management, and its implications
on shareholders’ wealth. (C3, PLO2)
Programme Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, students are expected to be:
PLO1 Apply fundamental knowledge in business management
PLO2 Evaluate problems critically and justify the relevant solutions effectively
PLO3 Demonstrate the use of relevant tools and techniques for business analyses
PLO4 Function on multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams
PLO5 Demonstrate effective communications
PLO6 Demonstrate the use of information and digital technologies to support business decisions
PLO7 Demonstrate the quantitative skills for business decisions
PLO8 Demonstrate leadership and team skills
PLO9 Manage information and acquire skills for life-long learning
PLO10 Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial knowledge
PLO11 Demonstrate professional values in business decisions
Mapping of Subject Learning Outcomes to Programme Learning Outcomes
Subject
Learning
Outcomes
SLO1
SLO2
SLO3
PLO1
PLO2
PLO3
Programme Learning Outcomes
PLO4
PLO5
PLO6
PLO7
PLO8
PLO9
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Programme Objectives
This programme aims to
PLO1 produce employable business graduates or professionals with a sound knowledge and
understanding of accounting and finance/actuarial studies/business management/business
studies/financial economics or financial analysis.
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PLO2 produce business graduates who are ethical and responsible leaders or managers.
PLO3 produce business graduates with the skills and competencies in critical thinking and problem
solving
PLO4 produce business graduates with managerial and entrepreneurial skills; and
PLO5 produce graduates who recognise the need to engage in life-long learning fo personal and
professional growth and development
Mapping of Subject Learning Outcomes to Programme Objectives
Subject Learning Outcomes
PO1
PO2
Programme Objectives
PO3
PO4
PO5
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SLO1
SLO2
SLO3
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Delivery Methods
Lectures are delivered with MS Power Point as a visual aid. Each lecture covers a major topic.
Students should note that while a lecture is self-contained in terms of presentation, the topics are
closely interrelated, and this interconnectedness is essential to their understanding of the contents of
this subject. While the objective is to convey an understanding of financial management, students are
required to learn concepts, methods, and tools used by financial managers in their attempts to make
effective investing and financing decisions.
Tutorials and workshops are designed to supplement lectures and to enhance students’
understanding of topics. In tutorials, students are given primarily exercises in financial analysis and
planning, working capital management, capital budgeting process, and long-term financing to further
strengthen the subject knowledge. Students are expected to participate actively in all tutorials.
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of coursework and a final written examination.
Subject assessment will be weighted as follows:
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Method of Assessment
Coursework:
 Group Assignment
 Mid-semester test
Final Examination
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Total
30%
20%
50%
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Coursework (50%)
Students are required to complete a group assignment for submission and mid-term test. The details
of the assignment will be provided in lecture and eLearn.
Final Examination (50%)
The final examination will assess students’ understanding of theoretical and practical concepts
taught. Further details will be announced in class.
IMPORTANT
Marks awarded are provisional and subject to change and are only deemed final once
approved by the Board of Examiners.
Late Submission Penalty Clause
The deadline for submission of assignment is to be strictly adhered to. No extension of time will be
allowed except in extenuating circumstances, e.g., medical reasons. Students who wish to apply for
an extension of time for the submission of assessment item(s) after the due date shall put in writing
the request, together with validated documentary evidence to support the application.
If an assignment is submitted after its due date (and without approval for extension), the following
penalty will be imposed:
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Coursework submitted after the deadline but within 1 week will be accepted for a
maximum mark of 40%.
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Work handed in following the extension of 1 week after the original deadline will be
regarded as a non-submission and marked at zero.
Academic Malpractice
Plagiarism, whether inadvertent or deliberate, shall include the following:
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Word-for-word copying of sentences or whole paragraphs from one or more sources, or
presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, thesis, other unpublished work such as
working papers, seminar and conference papers, internal reports, computer software, lecture
notes or tapes, without clearly indicating their origin.
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Using very close paraphrasing of sentences of whole paragraphs without due
acknowledgement in the form of reference to the original.
Submitting another student’s work in whole or in part.
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Use of other person’s ideas, work or research data without acknowledgement.
Collusion, whether inadvertent or deliberate, shall include the following:
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Submitting an “individual assignment” that was jointly prepared by the candidate and any other
third party, e.g., other students, family, professionals, or tutors/lecturers.
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Submitting a “group assignment” that was jointly prepared by the group and any external party,
e.g., family, students from other subjects, or professionals.
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Copying each other’s work and passing it off as an individual effort.
Please refer to Student Handbook for Diploma and Undergraduate Programmes or Blackboard
for details about academic malpractice penalties.
Subject Outline
Lecture/Week
Topics
Readings
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Introduction to Corporation and financial
decision making
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Bond valuation
Stock valuation
Chapter 3, p.47- p.67
Chapter 4, p.78-p.86
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Analysing financial statements
Finance perspective: Importance of Cash
and value creation
Making investment decisions and net
present value
Chapter 28, p.743 - p.760
Chapter 4, p.95-p. 99
Chapter 29, p.770 -p. 777
Chapter 6, p.135 - p.141
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Chapter 1, p.2 - p.13
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Mid-Semester Test
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Semester Break
Introduction to risk & return: Capital asset Chapter 7, p.174-180, p.185-190
pricing model
Chapter 8, p.205-p. 212
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Cost of Capital
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Capital structure in a perfect market
Chapter 9, p.228 -p.241
Chapter 19, p. 508 - p.523
Chapter 17, p.451-p.463
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Payout Policy
Chapter 16, p.426-p.435
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Revision
Reading List
Main reference:
Brealey, R.A., Myers, S.C., and Allen, F. (2020). Principles of Corporate Finance, 13th ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill
Additional references and recommended reading:
Berk, J. and DeMarzo, P. (2020). Corporate Finance. 5th edition. Boston, Pearson Education.
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Ross, S.A., Westerfield, R.W., Jordan, B.D. Wong, R., and Wong, B. (2017). Essentials of Corporate
Finance. Asia Global Ed. McGraw-Hill.
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