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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Finance and Economics for Managers | |||
| Reference | BS2091 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop knowledge and understanding of economics and business finance within the context of a changing financial environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Perform business maths calculations relevant to finance decisions |
| 2 | Explain the key sources of finance for business and apply this knowledge to relevant business decision-making. |
| 3 | Assess the role of working capital management in financial management. |
| 4 | Understand the economic environment for business. |
| 5 | Apply economic principles, theories and models in order to understand the basic working of markets. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Business Finance including sources of finance, stock market, foreign currency, business mathematics. Microeconomics and macroeconomics. Markets. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 240 |
| 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, 5 |
| Description: | Examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| 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., 2022. Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists. 12th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. ebook. |
| 2 | SLOMAN, J.,GUEST, J. and GARRATT, D., 2022. Economics. 11th Edition. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. ebook. |