Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Finance for Managers: Advanced Topics in Accounting and Finance | |||
| Reference | CBM707 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the conceptual understanding, skills and analytical techniques to make effective decisions and control financial resources. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically assess a range of financial information. |
| 2 | Apply a range of advanced and specialised financial techniques in support of financial analysis and decision making. |
| 3 | Apply a range of financial techniques for the effective allocation and control of financial resources. |
| 4 | Use Microsoft Excel to support financial analysis and decision making. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The financial environment. Information sources and decision-makers' needs: sources of financial information, critique of published accounts, international divergences, use of software packages, ratio analysis. Short-term decisions: cost behaviour, cost drivers and cost prediction techniques, CVP, pricing decisions, optimal pricing, operational budgets and behavioural issues. Long term decisions: capital structure, risk return and gearing, investment appraisal, DCF tools, working capital cycle, working capital management. Budget allocation and control systems, behavioural issues in effective budget management, divisional performance, transfer pricing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Face-to-face classroom methods (lectures, tutorials) are combined with computer-mediated activities. Paper and/or web-based learning materials, seminars and/or on-line 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 working. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 32 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 118 |
| 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, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Portfolio | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1 |
| 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 | MONDELLO, E. 2017. Finance: Theorie und Anwendungsbeispiele (Hauptliteratur). ebook |
| 2 | VOLKART, R., (2018). Corporate finance. 7. Auflage. Versus |