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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Business Finance and Accounting | |||
| Reference | BS3009 | Version | 3 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | July 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop the ability to explain and discuss the nature, context and format of financial information of companies and to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate financial techniques for decision making and control. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate understanding of key accounting concepts and the financial reporting environment. |
| 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate accounting techniques for financial analysis and business decision making. |
| 3 | Explain the effectiveness of a range of financial techniques for investment appraisal and the control of financial resources. |
| 4 | Critically discuss appropriate sources of finance for a variety of business scenarios. |
| 5 | Review the core contents of the module and relate to their application within the work place. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Accounting concepts; company accounts; capital structure; funding sources; ratio analysis; budgeting and costing; working capital management; investment appraisal; business case and financial viability. |
| 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Report | ||||
| 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 | ELLIOTT, B. and ELLIOTT, J., 2019. Financial accounting and reporting. 19th ed. Harlow, England: Pearson. |
| 2 | MCLANEY, E.J. and ATRILL, P., 2023. Accounting and finance: an introduction. 11th ed. Harlow, England: Pearson. |