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BUSN3870: Fundamentals of Finance and Investments 
Comprehensive Study and Exam Preparation Guide 2025 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03: Detailed Solutions and Explanations 
Part 04: Proven Exam Strategies and Tips 
 
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University of Kent - Fundamentals of Finance & Investments (BUSN3870)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	University of Kent
Module Code	BUSN3870
Credit Level	4
Module Name	Fundamentals of Finance & Investments
Notes Title	Comprehensive Study and Exam Prep. Guide
Page Length	35

This comprehensive study and exam preparation guide for BUSN3870: Fundamentals of Finance and Investments provides a concise overview of the essential steps to understanding key theories in the module. The illustrations and worked examples show essential workings to apply those theories. And when you are through with your course materials, you can take a sample exam with solutions and explanations provided, created specifically to simulate the real test-taking experience. With this guide, you can aim for the best grade with the help of relevant and accessible notes, examiner advice plus questions and answers on each key examinable topic.

In Fundamentals of Finance and Investments (BUSN3870), you’ll explore how financial and investment decisions are made within organisations and the broader financial markets. The module begins by examining the role of finance and investment in a business context before turning to the relationship between investors and companies. You'll learn how to assess whether an investment is worthwhile, developing a foundation that’s relevant to a wide range of professional roles. This subject prepares you to progress to more advanced studies in finance and investments or apply your knowledge directly in the workplace when making financial decisions.

By the end of this module, you will be able to evaluate investment projects using capital budgeting techniques, and understand the relationship between risk and return in the context of investments and portfolio theory. You will also learn to identify different sources of finance - both short and long term - and determine their value. Additionally, you’ll gain a solid grasp of key theories related to the cost of capital and capital structure, including the ability to estimate a firm’s weighted average cost of capital for investment appraisal purposes.

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