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Title | SKILLS FOR THE FINANCE PROFESSIONAL | ||
Code | ECON118 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Giorgioni Finance and Accounting G.Giorgioni@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 4 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 |
48 |
48 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 102 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Group presentation Assessment Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 15 minutes Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty a | 15 minutes | 50 | ||||
Assessment 3: Individual Presentation Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 10 minutes Weighting: 20% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies | 10 minutes | 20 | ||||
Assessment 2: Employability Portfolio Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2,500 words Weighting: 30% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies | -2500 words | 30 |
Aims |
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The aims of this module are to provide the students with the ability to develop team work, individual presentation and group presentation skills. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills appropriateto a role in finance |
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(LO2) Students will gain experience in working with others and in developing effective relationships |
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(LO3) Students will buildconfidence in being able to present in front of others |
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(LO4) Students will develop an awareness of digital capabilities, scientific programmingskills, data sources and databases relevant to a role in finance |
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(LO5) Students will critically reflect on and evaluate their skills in relation toprospective employers’ requirements and identify their development needs |
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(LO6) Students will produce an employability portfolio |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Commercial awareness |
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(S4) Teamwork |
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(S5) Organisational skills |
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(S6) Communication skills |
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(S7) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S8) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Seminar Self-Directed Learning Hours: 102 Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Adaptability Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Teamwork Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: Ethical awareness |
Syllabus |
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Teamwork |
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. |