AF3S147 - Principles of Corporate Finance 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AF3S147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Principles of Corporate Finance | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Accounting and Finance | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Accounting and Finance | ||
| Module Leader: | Claudia Scicluna | ||
| Module Team: | Michael Daniels, Tammy Laugharne, Geraint Evans, Louise Hung, Claire Reed, | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100832 - financial management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to develop a critical awareness of the theories and techniques of corporate finance
Content Summary
Financial management objectives and environment
Time value of money
Valuation of Bonds and Shares
Advanced capital investment decisions
Risk and Return and CAPM
Capital Structure and dividend policy
Mergers and Acquisitions
Options and Futures
Market Efficiency
Financial Analysis and planning
Short, Medium Term and Long term financing
Finance and role of Treasury
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 48 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Collate, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate financial and non-financial data in a simulated environment. |
| LO2 | Apply and critique financial management techniques and the underpinning theories. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | Test students’ ability to collate, analyse and synthesise financial and non-financial data and critique financial management techniques and related theories | 120 | 2400 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | A practical assignment in which students are required to apply financial management techniques in a simulated environment | 0 | 3600 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time Constrained Assessment (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |