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Title | BUSINESS FINANCE | ||
Code | ECON304 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr EM Apps Economics E.Apps@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | 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 |
6 |
18 12 12 |
48 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 6
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120 mins X 1 totaling 24
60 mins X 1 totaling 12 |
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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 |
Assessment 1: Written Open Book End of Semester Synoptic Assessment Assessment Type: Written Exam Duration: 3 hours Weighting: 60% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submiss | 3 hours | 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 | 5 minutes | 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 | Varied | 10 |
Aims |
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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 |
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(LO1) Students will be able to understand the principles of bonds and stocks valuation. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to undertake assessment of the term structure of interest rates. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to develop understanding of empirical and theoretical aspects of capital budgeting under uncertainty, market efficiency. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to understand portfolio theory, asset pricing models (CAPM,APT), and portfolio management. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to develop understanding of issues involved in Capital Structure and Dividend policy. |
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(LO6) Students will be able to understand the principles and practices involved in leasing, mergers and acquisitions. |
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(LO7) Students will be able to understand the functions and valuation principle of options, futures, warrants and convertibles. |
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(S1) Problem Solving Skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
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(S3) Commercial Awareness |
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(S4) Communication Skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials Costs Information: This module is a pre-requisite for the following modules: Skills/Other Attributes M apping Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Commercial Awareness Skills / attributes: Numeracy Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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Topics being covered over 12 weeks (In no particular order): |
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. |