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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Personal and Business Finance | |||
| Reference | BS2268 | Version | 8 |
| Created | December 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop an introductory knowledge and understanding of personal and business finance. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Use basic math operations for a variety of personal and business finance scenarios. |
| 2 | Compare different types of personal finance products available for individuals to support a sustainable lifestyle. |
| 3 | Distinguish between different types of taxation for individuals and businesses. |
| 4 | Compare different sources of finance that may be available to businesses. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| debt funding terminology, debt products, insurance products, pension schemes, savings and investments terminology, savings products, investment products, basic income tax computations, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax, working capital management, sources of medium-and long-term finance, stock markets. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Topics are introduced in the weekly lectures and developed in the weekly tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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: | Closed book 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. |
| 2 | CALLAGHAN, G. FRIBBANCE, I. and HIGGINSON, M., 2012. Personal Finance. 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 3 | LOWE, J., 2010. Be your own financial adviser. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. |