ACC2008 : Introduction to Corporate Finance
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yousry Ahmed
- 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 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide an analytical framework for the knowledge of the firm's major financing decisions by considering the theoretical models that explain these decisions.
Outline Of Syllabus
1- Scope and nature of corporate finance
2- Valuation of debt and equity
3- Security and portfolio analysis
4- Capital market efficiency
5- Asset pricing models and their applications
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 7 | 2:00 | 14:00 | 7 Present-In-Person 2 hour lectures. Students to be Timetabled at same time as ACC2007 Students. |
| 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 | 3 x 1 hour present-in-person seminars. Students to be timetabled in with ACC2007 seminars. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | 1 x Present-in-person Exam Prep/Q&A Drop in Session. Timetabled with ACC2007 session. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ACC2007 | Responsible 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.
Seminars provide an opportunity for students to work individually and in groups to discuss reading and work through problem questions. [B1-B3]. 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 | PiP MCQ exam to be held in last week of term. Administered in-house. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Seminar questions provided |
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