School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Coursework reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| This unit is only available to students who have completed all core units in Semester 1 of the MSc Finance, MSc Finance and Banking, or MSc Finance and Risk. |
| Description:
| Aims: This is a seminar-based course that develops research skills by focusing on key issues in finance, financial management, and related subjects such as international finance and risk management. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course students will be able to: * Analyse and critique key research questions/problems in finance/financial management. * Prepare and present a detailed research paper on a key topic. * Effectively communicate research findings. Skills: The course will develop a blend of intellectual and practical skills as follows: Intellectual skills: * Ability to apply theoretical knowledge and empirical evidence to the analysis of contemporary finance issues. * Critical appraisal analysis of the relevant literature. * Analysis and presentation of data/information. Professional/transferrable skills: * Independent research of complex finance issues. * Oral and written communication presentation of complex phenomena. * Ability to organise and manage work both individually and where relevant, in teams. Content: The course will cover a range of finance topics selected by students and could include, for example, the effectiveness of the efficient markets hypothesis; the importance of capital structure and the motives for risk management. |
| Programme availability: |
MN50498 is Optional on the following programmes:School of Management
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