Offered for Year: 2025/26
Module Leader(s): Mr B Dickson-Green
Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Aims
To enable students to recommend appropriate financial strategies for a business, including: investment, financing and distribution decisions; managing financial risks; and business valuation.
Teaching methods
Teaching activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length (HH:MM) | Student Hours (HH:MM) | Comment |
|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities |
Lecture |
16 |
02:00 |
32:00 |
|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities |
Lecture |
2 |
01:30 |
03:00 |
|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities |
Small group teaching |
6 |
01:00 |
06:00 |
|
| Guided Independent Study |
Independent Study |
105 |
01:00 |
105:00 |
|
| Guided Independent Study |
Assessment preparation and completion |
104 |
01:00 |
104:00 |
|
| Total Hours |
250 |
|
Teaching rationale and relationship to Learning Outcomes
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
Exams
| Type | Length (mins) | Semester | When set | Percentage | Comments |
|---|
| Written Examination 1 |
90 |
1 |
A |
50% |
Organised in house by NUBS |
| Written Examination 2 |
90 |
2 |
A |
50% |
Organised in house by NUBS |
Formative assessments
| Type | Semester | When set | Comments |
|---|
| Written Examination 1 |
1 |
M |
Mock Exam |
| Written Examination 2 |
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.