Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
This module provides a solid foundation to concepts in finance and financial markets. It provides an overview of the finance area covering the basic theories of financial markets, corporate finance, and security analysis.
Use the concept of the time value of money;
Understand the organisational framework in which financial instruments are traded;
Understand different sources of finance;
Understand how to value bonds, some introductory models of shares valuation and the concept of risk and return;
Have an understanding of how the main principles of finance apply to the finance and investment decision of an individual or family unit.
Task | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
Groupwork | 30 |
None
Task | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
Essay/coursework | 30 |
The timescale for the return of feedback will accord with University and UYMS policy.
Arnold, G., Lewis, D., 2019. Corporate financial management. Pearson Education.
Gitman, L.J., Joehnk, M.D., Smart, S. and Juchau, R.H., 2015. Fundamentals of investing. Pearson Higher Education AU.
Hillier, D., Ross, S., Westerfield, R., Jaffe, J. and Jordan, B., 2013. Corporate finance. McGraw-Hill.
Mishkin, F. and Eakins, S., 2003. Financial Markets and Institutions. Pearson Education.
Richard, P. and Bill, N., 2011. Corporate Finance and Investment-Decisions & Strategies.