Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Managing Finance | |||
| Reference | BS3123 | Version | 4 |
| Created | February 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop knowledge and understanding of basic skills and application in financial and management accounting thereby gaining an appreciation of the accounting function. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse and interpret financial statements for business organisations. |
| 2 | Apply management accounting techniques for decision-making and control purposes. |
| 3 | Communicate financial information effectively. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Financial accounting: understanding of income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements; ratio analysis; accounting concepts. Management accounting: cost behaviour; budgets; decision-making and control. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in both distance learning and blended modes through the use of online learning materials supported by online forums/discussion. For blended delivery the learning is consolidated via face-to-face workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 8 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 142 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | A single unit of coursework comprising computational and written elements which assesses all module topics. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 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 in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ATRILL, P. and MCLANEY, E., 2015. Accounting and Finance for non-specialists. 9th Edition. Harlow: Pearson Education. |
| 2 | ATRILL, P. and MCLANEY, E., 2015. Management accounting for decision makers. 8th Edition. Harlow: Pearson. |