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This module will start with an introduction to the subject which will cover corporate goals, shareholder wealth maximisation and the agency theory. Topics covered over the course of the module include sources of finance, cost of capital and capital structure, advanced investment appraisal techniques and applications, dividend policy and working capital management.

The successful completion of this module may lead to an exemption from the equivalent unit in the CIMA/ACCA professional qualification. For up to date information on accreditation and exemptions please contact the Award Leader

A Class Test of ONE hour weighted at 30% (Week 4 testing LO 1) in preparation for the 2-hour examination.
Subject to the relevant professional body¿s accreditation rules and regulations, students may be awarded exemption(s) from professional examinations on attaining a satisfactory grade in the 2-hour examination. This 1-hour class test provides students a formalised opportunity to consolidate their learning, reflect upon their progress to date, receive feedback from the lecturer and formally assess their ability to meet the rigor of professional examinations.
A final exam of 2 hours weighted at 70% TO COVER ALL LEARNING OUTCOMES.


PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:
RESIT EXAMINATION:

This resit exam is now a Written Assignment.

ACCA (2012) F9 Financial Management Study Text, BPP Learning Media
Arnold, G. (2012) Corporate Financial Management, 5th edition, Pearson.
Pike, R., Neale, W. and Linsley, P. (2012) Corporate Finance and Investment: Decisions and Strategies, 7th edition, Pearson Education Limited.
Watson, D. and Head, A. (2010) Corporate Finance: Principles and Practice, 5th edition, Financial Times Prentice Hall.

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.

This module will start with an introduction to the subject which will cover corporate goals, shareholder wealth maximisation and the agency theory. Topics covered over the course of the module include sources of finance, cost of capital and capital structure, advanced investment appraisal techniques and applications, dividend policy and working capital management. The successful completion of this module may lead to an exemption from the equivalent unit in the CIMA/ACCA professional qualification.