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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Finance For Managers (Health and Social Care) | |||
| Reference | BSM025 | Version | 4 |
| Created | January 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the conceptual understanding, skills and analytical techniques to take effective decisions and control financial resources. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise a range of financial information. |
| 2 | Prepare a range of financial techniques in support of financial analysis and decision making. |
| 3 | Make informed judgements for the effective allocation and control of financial resources. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The financial environment. Information sources and decision-makers' needs within the public sector. Public sector budgeting and control systems, behavioural issues in effective budget management. Short-term decisions: relevant costs, cost behaviour, cost drivers and cost prediction techniques. Long term decisions and project appraisal relevant to the public sector, including sustainability considerations. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is delivered through a mix of interactive teaching sessions including lectures, tutorials, case studies and group work. The module is delivered online by self directed learning from web-based learning materials, supported by seminars and/or on-line tutorial support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 23 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 127 |
| 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: | Coursework (100% weighting) | ||||
| 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 in addition to course entry qualifications or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MCLANEY, E.J. and ATRILL, P., 2023. Accounting and finance: an introduction. 11th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson. ebook |
| 2 | DYSON, J.R. and FRANKLIN, E., 2020. Accounting for non-accounting students. 10th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson. ebook |
| 3 | WEETMAN, P. and JUBB, D., 2024. Financial accounting: An introduction. 9th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson. ebook |