School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| EX 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: The aim is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles in corporate finance. Learning Outcomes: After completing the unit, the student should be able to * Perform calculations relating to corporate financing decisions; * Demonstrate an understanding of the results of these calculations; * Discuss the issues involved in corporate finance decisions. Skills: Intellectual skills * The ability to perform advanced investment appraisal and capital structure techniques. TFA * The ability to assess mergers and acquisitions. TFA * The ability to value the firm. TFA Professional/practical skills * The ability to present corporate finance decisions to management. TFA Transferable/key skills * The ability to apply financial techniques to management decisions. TFA Personal/interpersonal * The ability to communicate information regarding complex financial decisions to users of such information. TFA Content: Investment Appraisal. Cost of Capital, Capital Structure, and Firm Value. Modelling inflation, tax and uncertainty Option and the valuation of assets and liabilities Mergers and acquisitions. |
| Programme availability: |
MN50180 is Compulsory on the following programmes:School of Management
MN50180 is Optional on the following programmes:School of Management
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