FIN3003H Corporate Financial Management

Academic Year 2023/2024

Capital Budgeting/ Investment Appraisal (including the time value of money), Portfolio Theory (including the Capital Asset Pricing Model), Capital Structure, Dividend Policy, Mergers and Takeovers, Working Capital Management, Derivatives, Valuation of Companies, Sources of Finance, International Financial Management. The module provides for the blending of its theory and practice contents with the collective workplace experiences of the participants, to this end participants will be expected to contribute critical reflection on their workplace experiences along with collaborative interpretation of such experiences in both classroom and study group settings. Advance preparation for classes and workshops will be an important feature, with readings and questions for reflection assigned at the commencement of the trimester.

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an ability to critically discuss contents of the module and your workplace experience.
Explore the concept of financial management and its importance to organisations.
Research contemporary topics in the field of financial management and demonstrate effective research and analytical skills.
Appraise capital investments through the use of appropriate methods and techniques.
Identify and make allowance for the relationship exhibited by financial markets between risk and return.
Evaluate the different sources of finance.
Understand how to manage working capital in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Discuss how businesses create value.
Provide an analysis of the factors to consider when determining firm's dividend policy.
Describe the process involved in mergers and takeovers and produce a comprehensive report on a recent merger/ takeover.
Explain the concept of derivatives and distinguish between forwards, futures and options.

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	20
Specified Learning Activities	85
Autonomous Student Learning	102
Total	207

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Examination: Examination	2 hour End of Trimester Exam	No	Graded	No	60
Assignment: Main Assignment	Varies over the Trimester	n/a	Graded	No	40

Carry forward of passed components
No

What happens if I fail?

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Spring	Yes - 2 Hour

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components.

Associated Staff

Name	Role
Mr Neil Caraher	Tutor
Koey Kwong	Tutor
Ms Eva Lock	Tutor

When is this module offered?


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