ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title Research Project-Independent Learning
Code BLIM506
Coordinator Dr Y Zhao
Finance and Accounting
Yang.Zhao3@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

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 16

        5

16

37
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 563
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment

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
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Summer  -15000 words    100       

Aims

Students will undertake a piece of individual research relating to analysis of a financial market, company or industry of their choice.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A systematic understanding, demonstrated knowledge and a critical awareness of current issues affecting the market/company/industry selected;

(LO2) Originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of established, applied techniques of research and analysis as used to interpret knowledge and practice in the area;

(LO3) Conceptual understanding to enable critical evaluation of the methodologies used and the results obtained.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving

(S3) Numeracy

(S4) Commercial awareness

(S5) Organisational skills

(S6) Written communication skills

(S7) International awareness

(S8) Lifelong learning

(S9) Ethical awareness


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus

Asynchronous learning x 16 hours
Lectures x 16 hours
Supervision x 5 hours
Self Directed Learning x 563 hours


Syllabus

 

Students will undertake a piece of individual research relating to analysis of a financial market, company or industry of their choice;

Research methods should include industry analytics at the forefront of current practice in order to develop evidenced-based responses to relevant research questions;

Awareness should be demonstrated of current academic and professional literature and of current professional practice in the investment management industry;

Results should demonstrate rigorous techniques and qualitative or quantitative insights into the chosen subject matter.


Recommended Texts

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