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Module Title LM Financial Management
SchoolBirmingham Business School
Department Birmingham Business School
Module Code 07 23801
Module Lead R. Jelic
Level Masters Level
Credits 15
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions Singapore MBA only
Exclusions
Description The aim of this module is to introduce students to the main concepts of accountancy and finance and develop their ability to analyse financial reports. The module explores many aspects of financial accounting and management, including company accounting practices, financial ratios, short-term decision making and investment appraisal. It also covers the role of financial markets in the provision of funds and applies this to investment appraisal and company valuation.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and critically evaluate the content of published financial reports of limited companies
  • Apply the correct financial appraisal method to short-term business decisions
  • Apply the correct financial appraisal method for long-term business investment decisions
  • Understand and demonstrate a critical appreciation of the role of financial markets in the provision of funds and apply this to investment appraisal and company valuation
Assessment 23801-01 : Exam : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (50%)
23801-02 : Coursework : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions One 3 hour written examination (50%), plus one 3,000 word assessed assignment (50%).
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