ACC2008 : Introduction to Corporate Finance
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yousry Ahmed
- Lecturer: Dr David Grundy
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | 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 | 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
| 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