AFM3101 : Corporate Financial Strategy
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Mr Ben Dickson-Green
- Lecturer: Mr Mick Stockhelm-Alderson
- 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: | 15 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 13.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To enable students to recommend appropriate financial strategies for a business, including: investment, financing and distribution decisions; managing financial risks; and business valuation.
Outline Of Syllabus
Business Finance – methods and strategy
Treasury and financial risk management
Investment decisions and valuation
Ethics
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 1:30 | 3:00 | Mock exam debrief |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 104 | 1:00 | 104:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 105 | 1:00 | 105:00 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 important as it spreads the workload for students across the year.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- AFM3101's Timetable