FNC3002 : Advanced Topics in Finance (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Mr David Ormston-Simpson
- 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
This module captures new and specific areas of finance, such as financial technology (FinTech), cryptocurrencies, topics related to sustainability and green finance, as well as alternative investments such as commodities, art, etc. It also offers insights into the world of venture capital / private equity finance and hedge funds.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Financial technology
- Cryptocurrency markets
- Green finance
- Venture capital
- Hedge funds
- Alternative investments
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 74:00 | 74:00 | As a specialist, research-led module, the material covered is broad and complex in nature |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 15 | 2:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 15 | 6:00 | 90:00 | Directed pre/post lecture reading. Specialist, research-led module, coverage is broad and complex. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Teaching and learning comprises a mixture of; (1) structured guided learning in lectures - to raise awareness of key concepts and topics, which is supported via (2) scheduled small group sessions - to explore further via application/critique, where students work individually and in groups to discuss reading and work through problem questions, and (3) self-study time. Lecture materials are designed to provide an introduction and exposition of key models, research, and financial concepts and decisions. Seminar materials are designed for students to link their knowledge from lectures and private further study to solidify their knowledge and understanding of relevant concepts, and practice their applications in real world scenarios. Formative assessment and feedback are supported via small group sessions. Private study enables students to develop this in more detail and revise for the final written assessment/exam.
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Participation in small group classes provides opportunity to evaluate understanding via comparison to model answers and discussion |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Participation in small group classes provides opportunity to evaluate understanding via comparison to model answers and discussion |
| Essay | 1 | M | Draft essay plan based on questions from a sample exam paper submitted for comment/feedback |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination will assess the ability to explain, apply and critique concepts/models from the relevant areas of finance and, as such, provides an unambiguous test of the module learning outcomes. Formative feedback is available to students via a number of routes. Primarily, students can also obtain feedback through participation in small group classes, where their solutions/answers to the pre-set questions/problems will be discussed. Students will further have the opportunity to submit for feedback extended essay plans based on questions from a sample exam paper.
Formative assessment and feedback are supported via small group sessions. Private study enables students to develop this in more detail and revise for the final written assessment/exam.
Draft plan is formative assessment to provide feedback to students on their learning and progress through module. As it is based on mock or past exam papers it will be also formative towards the final written exam, as it should affect students’ learning and understanding which will be assessed in the final written exam.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- FNC3002's Timetable