FNCE20005 Corporate Financial Decision Making
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
Is FNCE20005 hard?
FNCE20005: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How companies decide on investments, funding and payouts, including taxes, takeovers and restructuring.
After it you can
- Evaluate projects when taxes are involved
- Explain how firms raise debt and equity
- Assess the effects of mergers and restructuring
What you need first
FNCE10002
What it leads to
- FNCE30001 Investments
- FNCE30003 International Finance
- FNCE30006 Entrepreneurial Finance
- FNCE30007 Derivative Securities
- FNCE30009 Ethics in Finance
- FNCE30011 Essentials of Corporate Valuation
- FNCE30013 Essentials of Sustainable Investing
Can’t be taken together with
- FNCE30002
How it’s assessed
Tests 25%, Final exam 60%, Participation 10%, Quizzes 5%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2018–2026)
- More theory-heavy and less calculation than Principles of Finance; the exam and midterm focus on understanding concepts.
- Practical and valuable for those aiming at corporate finance or investment banking.
- Older reviews say in-class exercises were not recorded but appeared in exams, so attend lectures; slides can be sparse.
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Quick answers
- When is FNCE20005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking FNCE20005?
- Needs FNCE10002.
- Does FNCE20005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 25%, Final exam 60%, Participation 10%, Quizzes 5%.
- Is FNCE20005 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: More theory-heavy and less calculation than Principles of Finance; the exam and midterm focus on understanding concepts.
- What do students say about FNCE20005?
- More theory-heavy and less calculation than Principles of Finance; the exam and midterm focus on understanding concepts. Practical and valuable for those aiming at corporate finance or investment banking. Older reviews say in-class exercises were not recorded but appeared in exams, so attend lectures; slides can be sparse.
- Can I take FNCE20005 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after FNCE20005?
- 7 subjects need it first, for example FNCE30001, FNCE30003, FNCE30006, FNCE30007.
- Can I rate FNCE20005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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