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BS2508: Corporate Financial Management 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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Cardiff University - BS2508: Corporate Financial Management (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	Cardiff University
School	Cardiff Business School
Module Code	BS2508
Number of Credits	20
Module Name	Corporate Financial Management
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	36

Prepare for the BS2508: Corporate Financial Management final examination at Cardiff University in 2025 with the most comprehensive exam guide available for this module. This guide includes exam-style questions and advice on common examination pitfalls, giving you a clear understanding of how the final exam is structured and assessed. It provides insights into the likely style and range of questions you might encounter. The purpose of this guide is to offer a logical framework for the module's topics, emphasise and explain key concepts and methods in each area, and provide introductory examples demonstrating their practical application.

This module, Corporate Financial Management (BS2508) - provides a comprehensive exploration of corporate financial management, focusing on essential principles, practical applications, and critical analysis. Students will learn to appraise investment projects under varying conditions, determine firms' cost of capital, and understand the efficient market hypothesis. Key topics include portfolio theory and its implications for investment decisions, the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), option pricing theory, and real options analysis. The module also covers relevant cash flows, optimal replacement cycles, and the impact of capital rationing on investment decisions, alongside considerations for risk, uncertainty, and multinational capital budgeting.

Upon completing the module, you will demonstrate a systematic understanding of corporate financial objectives and investment appraisal techniques. You will critically evaluate discounted cash flow models, risk-adjusted investment appraisal methods, and the implications of behavioural finance on market efficiency. You will also gain expertise in calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), applying CAPM in portfolio management, and analysing the strategic use of real options. This knowledge equips you to make informed investment and financing decisions in diverse corporate contexts.

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Cardiff University - BS2508: Corporate Financial Management (Solutions)

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