Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LC Principles of Economics and Finance
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Finance
Module Code	07 38988
Module Lead	Prof. Abhinav Goyal / Francesco Pierangeli
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-33 hours Tutorial-7 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The aim of the module is to introduce basic concepts in Economics and Finance which have a direct relevance to real-world problems businesses face. The module will initiate the discussion by focusing on fundamental macro and microeconomic concepts, and then proceed to leading to the conversation on the purpose of the financial markets, and banking system.
Learning Outcomes	Economics Part: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of macro and microeconomic concepts Critically evaluate different market structures using Explain the role and impacts of government intervention in the market Finance Part: Demonstrate the basic working of the financial markets and flow of funds Discuss the importance of governance and corporate social responsibility Discus the role and importance of banking system in our daily life
Assessment	38988-01 : MCQ Class Test : Class Test (50%) 38988-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 50% 2 hour test and 50% 2 hour final exam. Reassessment: Reassessment would be by failed component
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