ACC1999 : NCL Edge - Accounting and Finance Stage 1
ACC1999 : NCL Edge - Accounting and Finance Stage 1
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Joanne Parker
- 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 aim of this mini module (non-assessed) is to support students on the BSc (Hons) Accounting and finance programmes. The focus of this short module is to facilitate your transition to university and to further explore ways to be successful in your degree programme and to support the creation of a community aspect for the UG students.
Outline Of Syllabus
Staff introductions and discussion.
Introduction to Accounting and Finance at Newcastle university
Introduction to Office 365 and other support available
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
N/A
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to
1. know what the expectations are of the accounting and finance programme
2. know what the Office 365 apps that are available to them for free.
3. know their tutor and their peers on the programme and feel part of a community of staff and students.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | online whole cohort talks - 2 per semester |
| Total | 4:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Whole Cohort online scheduled contact time to enable sharing of information re the module syllabus
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 100 | There is no assessment for this module |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
There is no assessment for this module
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACC1999's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ACC1999's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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