Modules
Modules
ACC2008 : Corporate Finance for Erasmus and study abroad students
- Offered for Year: 2018/19
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yang Zhao
- Demonstrator: Ms Sze Nie Ung, Mr Martin Enilov, Mr Yacouh Sleibi
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To provide an analytical framework for understanding the firms major financing decisions by studying the theoretical models which explain these decisions.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Scope and nature of corporate finance
2. Valuation of debt and equity
3. Interest Rates
4. Capital market efficiency
5. Security and portfolio analysis
6. Asset pricing models
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 26:00 | 26:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ACC2007 | Corporate Finance |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are designed to provide an introduction and exposition of key models, research and financial decisions [A1]
Private study enables students to develop this in more detail.
Large group feedback sessions provide an opportunity for students to develop their problem solving skills [B1] - [B3]
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 60 | 1 | M | 100 | MCQ exam to be held in last week of term. Administered in-house. |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1 | M | Progress test |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination assesses the students' intended knowledge and skills outcomes as well as problem solving and numeracy skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACC2008's Timetable