Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LI Security Analysis and Valuation
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Finance
Module Code	07 33178
Module Lead	Jing Du
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-44 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-136 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module examines different ways in which analysts and investors can determine the value of equity investments and firms. The module begins with an extensive study of financial statements with a view to explain the key aspects of corporate operations and how financial statements are used in valuation. It then focuses on the fundamental and advanced techniques in equity and firm valuation using financial statements. The module also introduces fundamental business strategy analysis and financial forecasting.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Critically evaluate the strategies of a firm and identify its key value drivers and risks; Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of analysis and evaluation of financial statements; Apply a wide range of earnings and cash flow based forecasting and valuation models; Appraise the strengths and weaknesses of earnings and cash flow based forecasting and valuation models.
Assessment	33178-01 : Group Assignment : Coursework (50%) 33178-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Group Assignment of 2000 words (30%); 2 hour written unseen exam (70%). Reassessment: Reassessment by component
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