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Module Title
Integrated Case Study - CIMA Operational Level

Keywords
Accounting, Operations, Management, Ethics, Short term decision making

ReferenceBS2373
SCQF LevelSCQF 8
SCQF Points15
ECTS Points7.5
CreatedJuly 2010
ApprovedMay 2014
AmendedAugust 2013
Version No.1


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Prerequisites for Module

Students cannot sit the assessment for this module until they have passed the CIMA Operational level modules - BS2370, BS2371, BS2372, however, they can undertake to study the module.

Corequisite Modules

Students cannot sit the assessment for this module until they have passed the CIMA Operational level modules - BS2370, BS2371, BS2372, however, they can undertake to study the module.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

To develop the skills to be able to successfully complete an integrated case study within a simulated business context based on the material drawn from the CIMA Operational level modules, P1, E1 and F1.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1. Apply competencies required to assimulate case study information.
2. Apply technical skills learned in CIMA P1, E1 and F1 modules to case study simulations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues raised within the business context of a case study simulation.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of relevant ethical issues raised within a case study simulation.

Indicative Module Content

This module does not introduce any new technical content but integrates material covered by CIMA Operational level modules P1, E1 and F1.


Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours

Distance Learning
Assessment
3
Virtual tutorials
10

Directed Study

 
Assessment preparation
30
Directed question practice
30
Directed research and reading
17

Private Study

 
Private study
60

Mode of Delivery

The mode of delivery is Distance Learning - with a focus on the use of interactive online activities such as forums and chat rooms.

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1 1,2,3,4

Component one is the CIMA Operational level integrated case study.

Indicative Bibliography

1.KAPLAN, 2019. <I> CIMA Complete Text: E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World.</I> Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire.
2.KAPLAN, 2019. <I> CIMA Complete Text: F1 Financial Reporting.</I> Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire.
3.KAPLAN, 2019. <I> CIMA Complete Text: P1 Management Accounting.</I> Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire.

Additional Notes

Core module material is provided online and comprises material from CIMAstudy.com, published by CIMA and Kaplan.


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