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Core Module Information
Module title: Current Issues in Finance
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ACC10106
Module leader: Rilwan Sakariyahu
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:

The objective of this module is to familiarise students with selected current issues in finance. The aim is to stimulate discussion on specific topics rather than providing a comprehensive review of the whole area of finance. The discussion of issues will be based on evidence provided through scientific research by taking account anecdotal evidences and real-life case studies. The discussion will also enhance students’ understanding of finance theories and their relevance in the business world. Topics and issues may vary from year to year depending on the latest developments in the financial world.


Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Critically examine the current issues and developments in finance and their practical implications
LO2: Evaluate new financial management approaches and tools in the context of real business
LO3: Analyse practical cases related to new financial developments and approaches
LO4: Critically evaluate academic research findings
LO5: Formulate the key issues in strategic financial management
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Rilwan Sakariyahu
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 20
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Face To Face CL_TST 3
Independent Learning Guided independent study 165
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 50 1,3,4 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1,2,3,4,5 14/15 HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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