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.

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

1. APPLY APPROPRIATE MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND TECHNIQUES TO CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS
Analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
Problem Solving

2. DEMONSTRATE AN COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE STRATEGIC ROLE AND SCOPE OF CORPORATE FINANCE WITHIN THE BUSINESS AND CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT
Analysis
Communication
Knowledge & Understanding
Learning

3. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE OBJECTIVES OF CORPORATE FINANCE AND THE KEY ISSUES THAT ARISE FROM THE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT AND FINANCING DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Analysis
Communication
Enquiry
Problem Solving
Reflection

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of which there will be 36 hours of tutor support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study.
The lecture/tutorial pattern may vary with some activities taking place in medium size group workshops.

18 hours of tutor lead sessions
18 hours of student centred learning sessions

There will be sessions to introduce the core material, as well as smaller group sessions, including problem solving, discussion and workshop type activities. Students will be expected to complete the exercises and directed learning in their independent learning time.

Module study guide
The University Library and Learning Resources ¿ books and academic journals
The module VLE
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet

FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ONLY

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.