Module Catalogue 2024/25

NBS8998 : Academic Skills in AFFA MSc

NBS8998 : Academic Skills in AFFA MSc

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Jose Liu
  • 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.

ECTS Credits: 0.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

The module aims to provide a series of present in person sessions (with the possibility of online delivery) to students on the MSc International Financial Analysis programme. The sessions will be designed to provide students with essential academic skills required for the modules delivered on the programme. The module also seeks to enrich student's overall learning experience.

Outline Of Syllabus

The main topics to be covered are (1) basic IT skills (2) study skills (3) introduction to relevant electronic databases (4)data collection and analytic skills (5)engagement with module materials.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of this module, students will:

1. Have an understanding of specialist academic study skills;
2. Have an understanding of basic IT knowledge and the use of relevant electronic databases;
3. Have an enhanced understanding of module materials.

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completion of this module, students will:

1. Be able to critically appraise the relevant learning material on the programme;
2. Be able to apply IT skills into relevant problem-solving;
3. Be able to efficiently download accounting and financial data from appropriate sources.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching32:006:00PIP (30-40 students maximum capacity per group)
Total6:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The teaching sessions aim to enhance student academic skills.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Portfolio1M100There is no assessment for this module
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

There is no assessment for this module

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

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