Course Code : BBF001/03

Course Title : Introduction to Finance

Advisory Prerequisite (s) : N/A
Level : Diploma
Credit Hours : 3
Duration of Course : 2 semester

Course Coordinator
Ms Tenku Nur Shahrul Hizam binti Tenku Izham
MSc Finance (UUM), BBA (Finance) (Hons) (UUM), Diploma in Investment Analysis (UiTM)

This course is designed to develop skills and understanding the theory of finance so as the
application of knowledge to the planning, operating and monitoring of the management of
finance. Relates finance with the importance of working capital management, the effects of
investment decisions and strategies on performance and the risk being undertaken.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to basic principles of finance. BBF001
emphasizes on both theories and applications It is also an excellent primer for non-finance
majors wanting to familiarize with the world of finance. The primary goal of this course is to
impart the knowledge to allow you to intelligently solve practical business problems. This is to
enable students to analyze the various aspects of the financial markets, financial instruments,
capital budgeting, financial forecasting, investment appraisal and optimum management of a
company’s asset and liabilities.

Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss financial decision making and the objective of the firm in financial decision
making, as well as some key concepts in finance. (C4, PLO 1)
2. Apply financial mathematics to the solution of business problems and the valuation of
securities and assets. (A3, PLO 2)
3. Explain the relationship between risk and return and calculation of a firm’s cost of capital.
(C4, PLO 2)

Topics
 Overview of Financial System Financial Statements Analysis
 Fundamentals of Finance
 Understanding Debts & Equity
 Concepts of Working Capital
 Financial Management

Main Reference
Main references supporting the course
Block, S.B. , Hirt, G.A. & Danielsen, B.R. (2019). Foundations of Financial Management. 17th
Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill.

Additional text references supporting the course

Moyer, R.C., McGuigan, J.R., & Rao, R.P. (2019). Fundamentals of Contemporary Financial
management. 2nd Edition. South-Western College Publication.
Brigham, E.F. & Houston, J.F. (2019). Fundamentals of Financial Management. 15th Edition.
Cengage Learning.
Brealey, R.A., Myers, S.C. & Allen, F. (2020). Principles of Corporate Finance. 13th Edition.
McGraw-Hill