Core Module Information
Module title: Managerial Finance

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: ACC08402
Module leader: Tienyu Hwang
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 will develop your ability to analyse published financial information and apply internal financial data to key management activities such as decision making, planning, control, and performance evaluation. You will explore how to interpret published financial information and manage working capital through the use of investment, gearing, and operational ratio analysis. The module also covers the importance of cash flow and the various sources of finance available to businesses. You'll gain insight into cost classification and cost behaviour, and learn how these influence business performance and short-term decision making. Further, you will develop budgeting skills for planning and control, along with an understanding of the relevance of capital budgeting in decision making.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Calculate and explain the significance of key ratios for assessing the financial position of the firm.

LO2: Analyse corporate performance from an internal and an external perspective.

LO3: Apply a range of management accounting techniques to various business situations relating to analysis, planning, control and decision making.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Tienyu Hwang
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 You will learn the principle of corporate finance. The live academic sessions (LAS) will have a 12 week period and you will have a good understand of managing corporate finance in an efficient way.
Online Guided independent study 188 You will need to do independent study for the topics in the module, conduct tutorial questions and prepare for your coursework assignment.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 10 1~2~3 Week 12 HOURS= 10xquizzes You will be required to complete the end of unit progress tests by end of the trimester.
Report 90 1~2~3 Week 12 , WORDS= 2400 words You will be required to submit an individual written report to conduct financial analysis for making financial decisions.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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Managerial Finance