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Title | Quantitative Methods and Economics | ||
Code | BLIM502 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr M Kim Finance and Accounting Minjoo.Kim@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 7 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 |
20 |
5 |
25 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 125 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): 1 | 150 | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Quiz. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 1 | 0 | ||||
Quiz. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 1 | 0 |
Aims |
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This module aims: To provide an understanding of the use of statistics, data collection and analysis, probability theory, distributions theory, and linear regression in the context of financial analysis and financial decision-making; To provide an understanding of the concepts and principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, including elements of international economics, the economic factors affecting financial markets, monetary and fiscal policy, government regulation and economic growth and development. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate a systematic understanding of quantitative techniques, and a critical awareness of relevant issues in the area of current professional practice related to quantitative methods in finance. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to demonstrate the application of quantitative methods, together with a practical understanding of established, applied techniques of quantitative analysis as used to interpret knowledge and practice in uncertain environments. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate a conceptual understanding to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques and, where appropriate, propose new practices in complex scenarios. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of microeconomic factors such as business model and market structure, and macroeconomic factors such as business cycle, inflation, and exchange rate and of their application to investment management. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate and critically appraise the economic factors, tools and environmental influences affecting financial markets. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving |
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(S3) Numeracy |
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(S4) Commercial awareness |
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(S5) Organisation skills |
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(S6) Written communication skills |
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(S7) International awareness |
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(S8) Lifelong learning |
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(S9) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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2 hour lecture x 10 weeks Canvas will be used to support the delivery of this module in the following ways: Videos and other interactive learning resources, replacing face-to-face lectures in the hybrid delivery mode will be made available on Canvas; Any announcements relating to the course will be made via Canvas; Any additional material or readings will be made available via Canvas; Discussion forums will be made available on Canvas; Practice questions and answers will be made available on Canvas. |
Syllabus |
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Quantitative methods: Organising, visualising, and describing data; Economics: Market forces of supply and demand; |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |