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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Integrated Case Study - CIMA Management Level
Reference BS3373 Version 3
Created March 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2019 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop the skills to be able to successfully complete an integrated case study within a simulated business context based on the material drawn from the CIMA Operational and Management level modules,P1, E1, F1, P2, E2 and F2.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Evaluate pre-seen case study information.
2 Apply technical knowledge and insights obtained through study of the CIMA P1, E1, F1,P2, E2 and F2 modules to effectively evaluate the case study situation.
3 Discuss the issues raised by the case study simulation using the professional language of accounting and business, providing recommendations as required.
4 Address any ethical issues raised by the case study simulation.

Indicative Module Content
This module integrates material covered by both CIMA Operational and Management level modules P1, E1, F1, P2, E2 and F2.

Module Delivery
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 25 25
Non-Contact Hours 125 125
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
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: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Component one is the CIMA Management level integrated case study.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by one component: 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
Prerequisites for Module Completion of the CIMA Management level exams - E2, F2, P2 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Core module material is provided online and includes material from CIMAstudy.com, published by CIMA and Kaplan.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 KAPLAN, 2019. CIMA Complete Text: E2 Managing Performance. Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire.
2 KAPLAN, 2019. CIMA Complete Text: F2 Advanced Financial Reporting. Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire.
3 KAPLAN, 2019. CIMA Complete Text: P2 Advanced Management Accounting. Kaplan Publishing, Berkshire.


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