ACC3058 : Business Finance
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Ben Dickson-Green
- 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 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 13.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
• To introduce the key concepts and models of finance and financial decision making.
• To cover the materials required for the ICAEW’s Professional Level papers in Business and Finance and Financial Management.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Financing options
- Managing financial risk
- Investment decisions and valuation
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | In person - 9 in S1, 7 in S2 |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | Formative and summative assessments |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 59:00 | 59:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | 3 per semester - PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 1:30 | 3:00 | Mock exam debrief - 1 per semester - PIP |
| Total | 250:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials are used to provide the basic framework, demonstrate techniques and explain concepts and theory. Some online lectures will involve worked examples to develop problem-solving and technical skills which students can then practice. These are supported by student reading of texts, and guided question practice to help them prepare for the final assessment. Question practice sessions and discussion boards will ensure students are able to access support for any queries regarding their learning.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 50 | Organised in house by NUBS. |
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | Organised in house by NUBS. |
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 | Practice questions provided |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Practice questions provided |
| Written Examination | 1 | M | Mock exam |
| Written Examination | 2 | M | Mock exam |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The unseen examinations assess knowledge and understanding as well as relevant cognitive and professional skills. Their use also meets the ICAEW’s Professional Level Examination requirements. Semester one exam is still important as it spreads the workload for students across the year.
Either exam can be converted in its current form to act as a 24 hour take home exam.
Students will have the opportunity to gain plenty of feedback on progress.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACC3058's Timetable