Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Financial Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ACC11118
Module leader: Wenzhao Wang
School The Business School
Subject area group: Accounting and Finance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the financial environment and the various debt and equity instruments available in capital markets. It explores the measurement of the cost of capital, including the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), and examines different capital structure theories and their practical applications. Students will develop skills in investment appraisal techniques such as Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), as well as in assessing investments under risk and uncertainty, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The module also covers essential aspects of working capital management, short-term financing decisions, and risk management strategies for both operating and financial risks.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Discuss competing sources of long-term finance for the firm.

LO2: Evaluate capital structure decisions from theoretical and practical perspectives.

LO3: Analyse a range of investment appraisal techniques.

LO4: Assess working capital policies and working capital management techniques.

LO5: Critically discuss policies to manage operating and financial risks.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Wenzhao Wang
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 11 1-hour lecture per week to cover financial management related theories.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 11 1-hour tutorials per week to discuss academic research, empirical findings, and computations.
Online Guided independent study 178 Guided independent study, such lecture preparation, tutorial preparation, and reading.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 4 hours Centrally time tabled examination lasting for 4 hours. You will be provided with a dedicated case and a number of exam questions are developed based on the case.In addition, theoretical questions are examined as well.
Oral Presentation 30 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 15 minutes You will be randomly grouped and work on a project. project topic will be given at the start of the teaching. the topic is based on a global context and incorporate a number teaching contents.Peer assessment will be undertaken to make sure all members contribute equally
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
ACC11118
Financial Management - ACC11118
 

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