ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title BUSINESS FINANCE
Code ECON304
Coordinator Dr EM Apps
Economics
E.Apps@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

6

        30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1: Written Unseen Examination Assessment Type: Written Exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 60% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Ap    60       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 2: Video recorded interview Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 5 Minutes Weighting: 30% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Pe    30       
Assessment 3: Uploading of notes Assessment Type: Coursework Duration: N/A Weighting: 10% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Ano    10       

Aims

To provide students with a fundamental understanding of the core theoretical and empirical aspects involved in corporate finance. The course aims to build transferrable skills of students by concentrating on the fundamental theoretical and empirical principles.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to understand the principles of bonds and stocks valuation.

(LO2) Students will be able to undertake assessment of the term structure of interest rates.

(LO3) Students will be able to develop understanding of empirical and theoretical aspects of capital budgeting under uncertainty, market efficiency.

(LO4) Students will be able to understand portfolio theory, asset pricing models (CAPM,APT), and portfolio management.

(LO5) Students will be able to develop understanding of issues involved in Capital Structure and Dividend policy.

(LO6) Students will be able to understand the principles and practices involved in leasing, mergers and acquisitions.

(LO7) Students will be able to understand the functions and valuation principle of options, futures, warrants and convertibles.

(S1) Problem Solving Skills

(S2) Numeracy

(S3) Commercial Awareness

(S4) Communication Skills


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Seminar
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 6
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 120
Description: Self-Directed Learning will include research activity, developing academic writing skills, and wider reading to support the module

Costs Information:
Students may wish to purchase the core text at a cost of £53.99 or the e-book at a cost of £45.34.

This module is a pre-requisite for the following modules:
ACFI341, ACFI342

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: Lectures and webinars
Mode of assessment (if applicable):

Skills / attributes: Commercial Awareness
How this is developed: Lectures and webinars
Mode of assessment (if applicable):

Skills / attributes: Numeracy
How this is developed : Lectures and webinars
Mode of assessment (if applicable):

Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: Lectures and webinars
Mode of assessment (if applicable):


Syllabus

 

Topics being covered over 12 weeks (In no particular order):
1) Bond & stock valuation; term structure of interest rates; raising finance
2) Capital budgeting
3) Capital structure and dividend policy: theories and empirical evidences
4) Asset pricing (CAPM and APT) – theories and empirical evidence
5) Multi-factor models and applications in practice (within the context of portfolio management
6) Mergers and Acquisitions
7) Leasing Contracts
8) Valuing Options and applications in hedging
9) Hedging foreign exchange and interest rate risk
10) Module round-up and assessment brief and preparation


Recommended Texts

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