Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Corporate Finance And Financial Analysis | |||
| Reference | CBM702 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2023 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To build a critical understanding of the core financial as well as non-financial dimensions to analyse and understand the financial impact of business decisions for the successful management of the company. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a detailed understanding and application of how financial analysis will help validate or disprove the financing, investment and operating decisions of the firm. |
| 2 | Evaluate and synthesise financial statements into comparative figures, thus helping to compare and evaluate the financial position of the firm and the results of the decisions. |
| 3 | Apply decision-making in the areas of Corporate Finance (financing and investments) as well as manage the strategic and operational implementation within a planning game and understand the consequences (financial as well as non-financial) of these decisions. |
| 4 | Demonstrate a critical understanding and application of the financial planning and its interaction with the product cycle and business strategy in a real-world setting. |
| 5 | Enhance decision-making, communication and presentation techniques. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Detailed understanding and application of balance sheet analysis; key ratio analysis; profit and loss analysis; value contribution ratios; value analysis; break-even analysis; liquidity analysis; business start-up planning; investment and financing decisions; strategic orientation and operational implementation; key figures for the divisions (marketing, personnel, finances, research and development) |
| Module Delivery |
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| Face-to-face classroom methods (lectures, tutorials) are combined with computer-mediated activities and game-based learning approaches. Paper and/or web-based learning materials, seminars, and/or online support, with group work supported by discussion forums. Emphasis is placed on an interactive approach to communication and learning, with student involvement fostered through discussions and group work. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 72 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 228 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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: | Individual Portfolio | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by three components: C1 - Coursework - 100% An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in Coursework 1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in Coursework 1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in Coursework 1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in Coursework 1 |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in Coursework 1 |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in Coursework 1 |
| 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.J., 2015. Management accounting for decision makers. 8th ed. London: FT/Prentice Hall. ebook |
| 2 | DYSON, J.R., 2020. Accounting for non-accounting students. 10th ed. London: Financial Times Prentice Hall. Ebook |
| 3 | HEESEN B. and GRUBER W. 2017. Bilanzanalyse und Kennzahlen, 6. Auflage, Springer Gabler |
| 4 | MONDELLO E. 2022. Corporate Finance, 1. Auflage, Springer Gabler |
| 5 | SCHMITT T. and PETER D. 2020. Abschlussanalyse, Auflage 2.4 Uitikon-Waldegg: Startlink. |
| 6 | Journals: Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, |