NBS8096 : Finance and Investment
NBS8096 : Finance and Investment
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Philip Morey
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NBS8122 | Accounting and Finance |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
To provide a theoretical framework for the study of finance and financial markets.
To build on the theoretical foundation by studying a number of topics in finance in greater detail
This module develops further the material covered in NBS8122.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Portfolio Analysis - Theory and Practice
• Financial Markets and Asset Pricing
• Investment Performance Evaluation
• Corporate Financing Decisions
• Corporate Dividend Policy
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Critical understanding of
• Portfolio optimisation and the risk return tradeoff
• The determinants of asset returns
• The evaluation of investment and fund performance
• The trade offs involved in choosing the corporate financing mix
• The trade offs involved in making the corporate dividend decision
Intended Skill Outcomes
• ability to analyse personal and corporate financial decisions
• ability to understand and use financial models
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Exercises and discussions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Teaching sessions will include lecture material but also practical exercises to emphasise the application of the techniques discussed.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Examination motivates effort to acquire understanding and operational grasp of principles and techniques. It also guarantees that assessment is based on student’s own work and abilities.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8096's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NBS8096's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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