Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MANAGING ORGANISATIONAL RESOURCES | ||
Code | CKIT552 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof FP Coenen Computer Science Coenen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To provide students with IT backgrounds with a sound foundation in accounting and finance for the non-specialist. 2. To provide students with a concise understanding of the terminology of accounting and finance, so that they can communicate with specialists. 3. To provide students with an appreciation of how accounting and finance can have significant benefits, in terms of improving business efficiency, competitiveness, and investment returns. 4. To provide students with sufficient background to enable them to utilise what they have learned in business and commercial settings. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A critical understanding of finance and accounting concepts. |
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(LO2) A critical understanding of financial management practices with respect to evaluating, financing, and managing IT projects. |
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(LO3) An ability to analyse company financial statements so as to evaluate the financial performance of companies, especially technology companies. |
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(LO4) A comprehensive knowledge understanding of a variety of approaches and methods used in operations management, and the issues surrounding such approaches and methods. |
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(LO5) An in depth understanding of a representative range of tools and techniques used in managerial accounting and management information systems. |
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(S1) Skills in using technology - Online communications skills |
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(S2) Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations |
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(S3) Commercial awareness - Ability to analyse/balance risk and reward |
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(S4) Commercial awareness - Relevant economic/political understanding |
Syllabus |
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Week 1: Introduction to Accounting and Finance Week 2: Financial Analysis Week 3: Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting Week 4: Fundamentals of Financial Management Week 5: Introduction to Operations Management Week 6: Strategic Allocation of resources and Project Management Week 7: Waiting Line Models, Demand Forecasting and Quality Systems Week 8: Inventory Manag
ement and Supply Chain Management |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
70 80 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
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 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weekly Discussion Qu | 40 | ||||
Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weekly Coursework as | 30 | ||||
Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | 3 weeks project work | 30 |
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. |