To require students to apply relevant knowledge, skills and exercise professional judgement as expected of a senior financial executive or advisor, in taking or recommending decisions relating to the financial management of an organisation in private and public sectors.

(LO1) Students will be able to explain and evaluate the role and responsibility of the senior financial executive or advisor in meeting conflicting needs of stakeholders and recognise the role of international financial institutions in the financial management of multinationals.

(LO2) Students will be able to evaluate potential investment decisions and assess their financial and strategic consequences, both domestically and internationally.

(LO3) Students will be able to assess and plan acquisitions and mergers as an alternative growth strategy.

(LO4) Students will be able to evaluate and advise on alternative corporate re-organisation strategies.

(LO5) Students will be able to apply and evaluate alternative advanced treasury and risk management techniques.

(S1) Flexibility and adaptability. Adaptability is demonstrated in lectures and assessments by reflecting on and responding to different scenarios and environments.

(S2) Problem solving skills. Problem solving is an integral part of the learning and assessment process due to its practical nature.

(S3) Numeracy. Numeracy skills will be developed through the application of techniques taught in lectures to various data sets.

(S4) Commercial awareness. Commercial awareness is developed through the use of practical real life examples in the lectures and supported self-learning.

(S5) Organisational skills. Organisational skills will be developed through prioritising time and deadlines, including time management in assessments.

(S6) Communication skills. Communication skills will be developed through practice examples and formative and summative assessment.

(S7) International awareness. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the international relevance of each topic studied.

(S8) Lifelong learning skills. Practical learning techniques which will provide a foundation for future learning and development.

(S9) Ethical awareness. Coverage of examples about ethical awareness in the interactive lecture environment and supported self learning.

Interactive Lectures x 63 hours
Lectures will be delivered in full day blocks (9 days x 7 hours). A full day block of lectures involves the student attending class from 9am to 5pm with breaks. The day involves a range of activities which can include lectures, guided scenario and question practice, group work and open discussion on relevant business areas. Full day contact with academic staff therefore provides the opportunity for students to interact with each other and with academic staff, to work in teams and receive real time guidance.

Formative Progress Test x 3.25 hours

Self-directed learning x 133.75 hours
Students will utilise self-directed learning hours to undertake follow-up suggested work and wider reading.

A. Role of senior financial adviser in the multinational organisation

B. Advanced investment appraisal

C. Acquisition and mergers

D. Corporate reconstruction and reorganisation

E. Treasury and advanced risk management techniques

Library resources will be accessible through ‘Reading Lists @ Liverpool’

Vital will be used to support the module

Practice question and solutions will be provided