1. APPLY ADVANCED DECISION-MAKING TECHNIQUES IN A RANGE OF SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM SITUATIONS AND COMMUNICATE FINDINGS
Application, Communication,
Knowledge and Understanding,¿Learning,
Problem Solving

2.CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEXITIES INVOLVED IN ASSESSING AND MEASURING FINANCIAL RISK AND THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Analysis,
Knowledge and Understanding,¿Learning,
Problem Solving

3. APPLY A RANGE OF MODELS/TECHNIQUES IN THE PROCESS OF BUSINESS VALUATION
Application,
Knowledge and Understanding,¿Learning,
Reflection

The breadth of corporate finance and corporate treasury management is examined. You will then go on to explore the various methods of company and share valuation, linking this to the areas studied throughout the module.¿

You will examine take-over and merger activity considering real-world case studies and the various financing methods available including the growing importance of private equity finance. We will also examine capital reconstructions, divestments, diversification and corporate failure.¿
The module continues by considering the measurement and analysis of the different types of risk, and the various methods available for businesses to manage these risks effectively. Portfolio theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model will be studied in this context.¿

The module will then consider the determinants of a company's dividend policy together with a framework for analysing dividend policy.¿
The module concludes by exploring international aspects of Corporate Finance and will include consideration of the advantages of multi-national companies (MNCs) over national companies, the complexities of foreign direct investment (FDI) and exchange rate hedging strategies.¿

Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions. Topical business-world examples and case studies will be used extensively to support learning.¿

Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions where students will work individually and in groups on practical exercises to reinforce their learning.¿

The class room delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student.¿

Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed.¿

The tutorial sessions include case-based exercises and activities that require students to prepare work outside formal contact hours and to discuss findings with tutor and peers during the tutorial session. As such, formative feedback will be a feature of these sessions.

Extensive use is made on online discussions to extend learning between sessions.

Evans, D (2011) A student's Guide to Corporate Finance and Financial Management, 1st Edition. Kaplan Publishing. ISBN 0857324888;¿9780857324887.

McLaney, E. (2011) Business Finance: Theory and Practice, 8th Edition. FT Prentice Hall. ISBN 9780273717683

Pike, R., Neale, B. and Linsley, P. (2015) Corporate Finance & Investment: Decisions and Strategies, 8th Edition. Pearson.

BUV VLE

EXAMINATION LENGTH 2 HOURS, COVERING LEARNING OUTCOMES 1, 2 & 3 weighted at 100%.