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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: ACC10916
Module leader: Maria Mina Rosero
School The Business School
Subject area group: Accounting and Finance
Prerequisites

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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. For this trimester, the following topics will be covered: asset pricing and equity risk premium, subprime credit crisis, capital structure, corporate restructuring, financial derivatives, hedge funds, corporate governance, Islamic finance.
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: Integrate corporate strategy and current financial management
LO5: Formulate the key issues in strategic financial management
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Maria Mina Rosero
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 18
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24
Face To Face CL_TST 3
Independent Learning Guided independent study 155
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 8 HOURS= 0, 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
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Maria Mina Rosero
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 18
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24
Face To Face CL_TST 3
Independent Learning Guided independent study 155
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 7 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 14/15 HOURS= 03.00, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 3, Face-to-Face,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Maria Mina Rosero
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 18
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24
Face To Face CL_TST 3
Independent Learning Guided independent study 155
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 8 HOURS= 0, 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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