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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Managing Finance | |||
| Reference | BS1053 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop introductory knowledge and understanding of personal and business finance within the context of a changing financial environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the fundamental areas of finance for individuals and apply this knowledge to relevant decision-making contexts. |
| 2 | Understand the main types of personal and business taxation and apply the knowledge when preparing basic tax calculations. |
| 3 | Explain the key sources of finance for business and apply this knowledge to relevant business decision-making. |
| 4 | Understand and undertake basic business maths calculations prevalent in finance decisions. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Personal Finance including loans, mortgages, savings, pensions, relevant insurances, direct and indirect taxation; Business Finance including sources, stock market, foreign currency, business mathematics, corporate taxation. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered in supported online distance learning mode using a range of structured learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor contact, allowing students to contextualise their learning to their own workplace where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 270 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Exam - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or above |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0% - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ATRILL, P. and MCLANEY, E., 2015. Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists. 10th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. ebook |
| 2 | CALLAGHAN, G., FRIBBANCE, I. and HIGGINSON, M., 2012. Personal Finance. 2nd Edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan |
| 3 | LOWE, J., 2010. Be Your Own Financial Adviser. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. ebook |