NBS8096 : Finance and Investment
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Mr Philip Morey
- 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 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide a theoretical framework for the study of finance and financial markets.
To build on the theoretical foundation by studying a number of topics in finance in greater detail
This module develops further the material covered in NBS8122.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Portfolio Analysis - Theory and Practice
• Financial Markets and Asset Pricing
• Investment Performance Evaluation
• Corporate Financing Decisions
• Corporate Dividend Policy
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 23:00 | 23:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | Present in person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Exercises and discussions |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Teaching sessions will include lecture material but also practical exercises to emphasise the application of the techniques discussed.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Examination motivates effort to acquire understanding and operational grasp of principles and techniques. It also guarantees that assessment is based on student’s own work and abilities.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8096's Timetable