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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Managing Finance in a Digital World CIMA E1 | |||
| Reference | BS2375 | Version | 1 |
| Created | March 2019 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 20 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 10 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To identify the role of the finance function and how it interacts with other key areas of the organisation to create and preserve value. To examine how the technology landscape and data usage have impacted on organisations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the shape, structure and role of the finance function and the activities performed to fulfil these roles. |
| 2 | Examine the technologies available to finance professionals and how they can be used within a variety of finance roles. |
| 3 | Explain how the finance function can use data to enhance its effectiveness and the competencies needed to use data to create and preserve value. |
| 4 | Demonstrate how the finance function works collaboratively in a connected organisation with Operations, Marketing, Human Resources and IT. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| As per the CIMA E1 2019 Syllabus. Role of the finance function; Technology in a digital world; Data and information in a digital world; Shape and structure of the finance function; Finance interacting with the organisation. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The mode of delivery is Distance Learning with a focus on the use of interactive online activities. Students have access to a range of online materials and tools to facilitate their learning, including topic guides, online chats, exercises, and discussion fora. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | 35 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 165 | 165 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 200 | 200 |
| 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Component one is the CIMA E1 Operational level exam | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 - Examination - 100% weighting. This module is not graded. After a student has sat the CIMA examination, CIMA then provides the student with the result. This is recorded as P (Pass) after confirmation of a Pass mark has been received from CIMA. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Demonstrates that the learning outcomes have been met. |
| Fail | Fails to demonstrate that the learning outcomes have been met. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | To have passed the CIMA certificate level examinations or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Core module content is provided online and comprises material from CIMAstudy.com, published by CIMA and Kaplan. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BPP, 2019. CIMA E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World: Study Text. BPP Learning Media, London. |
| 2 | KAPLAN, 2019. CIMA Complete Text: Managing Finance in a Digital World. Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire. |