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BMAN23000A: Foundations of Finance A 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
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BMAN23000A - Foundations of Finance A (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	The University of Manchester
Unit Code	BMAN23000A
Credit Rating	20
Unit Title	Foundations of Finance A
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	36

Get ready for your final examination in Foundations of Finance A (BMAN23000A) with the most comprehensive exam guide designed for the unit. The guide includes exam-style questions and advice on common examination pitfalls. You will gain a clear picture of how the final exam will be assessed and structured, as well as the likely style and range of questions you could see on the real exam. The purpose of this guide is to provide a logical structure for the topics covered in the module, emphasise and explain the important concepts and methods in each topic, and offer initial examples to which the concepts and methods are applied.

Foundations of Finance A (BMAN23000A) expands upon first-year finance knowledge, covering core concepts like asset valuation, portfolio analysis, CAPM, APT, and option pricing. Students will learn about the NPV decision rule, its application under uncertainty (including adjustments for inflation and taxation), and the impact of risk on investment decisions. The course also explores corporate finance topics, including the influence of capital structure (debt/equity mix) and dividend policy on firm value. Successful completion requires prior study in Financial Decision Making (BMAN10522), Fundamentals of Finance (BMAN10552), and Financial Decision Making (BMAN10522M).

The course aims to develop a deep understanding of modern finance theory and its practical application. Students will learn how to value assets, understand and apply core financial models, and analyze the impact of corporate financial decisions on firm value. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically assess investment opportunities and understand the complexities of corporate finance in a dynamic market environment.

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BMAN23000A - Foundations of Finance A (Solutions)

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