100% Class Test (if Teaching Block 1) or 100% Examination (if Teaching Block 2) -2 hours. (LO 1, 2 & 3)

To achieve a pass mark you must show understanding of the techniques and theories covered in the relevant course material and their applications.

To achieve the distinction grades you need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the techniques covered; an ability to critically apply theory to business applications; excellent written communication

Arnold, G. (2006). Corporate Financial Management, 3rd edition. Financial Times

This module will focus on techniques available to assess and manage risk facing corporations.

The following topics will contribute to the material covered in this module:-

- Risk appraisal and management using hedging.
- Option pricing
- Corporate investment decisions under uncertainty.
- The Capital Asset Pricing Model and its application within corporate management.
- Applications of game theory

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). Of this there will be 36 hours of class support, and 114 hours of self-directed study. Learning support material will be provided for the module.

The module will draw upon all of the following:
- Tutor-led sessions
- Class exercises
- Exercises to be completed outside class
- Directed reading

- Specified readings.
- Access to library and web sources
- Regular reading of the business pages of an appropriate daily or weekly paper/journal