ACC4052 : Case Studies in Business, Accounting and Finance
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Amy Thompson
- 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: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module aims to develop students’ skills of analysis and evaluation through the use of case studies in business, accounting and finance. The case studies will draw on material from across the degree programme and will encourage students to apply knowledge to a realistic business situation and draw on a range of disciplines.
Outline Of Syllabus
The students will, initially, be given guidance on approaching case studies and integrating knowledge. This will be achieved by guiding students through case studies comparable to the case study to be assessed. These "mock" case studies shall be approached as both group-based exercises and individual exercises.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 64 | 1:00 | 64:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | PIP opening lecture S1 & S2 + 2 Guest Lectures (2 x 1hr) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Online debrief of mock exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | 3 hour mock case in semester 2 PIP |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 100 | 1:00 | 100:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 13 | 2:00 | 26:00 | PIP case study workshops |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials will be used to provide a framework and introduce the material, but much student learning will take place through reading and analysing case studies. Students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding and judge their progress. Some sessions will consist of student-centred activities using case studies. All students will have studied and discussed the case studies either individually or in groups (as appropriate) prior to the sessions.
Small group sessions will allow students to present on the case material.
Academic skills activities will be based on the lecture materials, and include two formative assessments (semester 1 and semester 2).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 2 | A | 100 | Organised in house by NUBS in BAF Assessment period |
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 (self marked) |
| Written Examination | 2 | M | Mock exam |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
This module is not so much about acquiring new knowledge, but about applying it in an interdisciplinary way. Thus it is appropriate to assess the module through an examination containing unseen questions based on a case study which will be made available in advance of the assessment date. Students can prepare, but their ability to think on their feet is still being assessed.
This is consistent with the learning outcomes for the module which are concerned with applying relevant knowledge to a business given its circumstances.
Where necessary the case study examination can be converted into a 24 hour take home examination as per 2020/21.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACC4052's Timetable