| Module Identifier |
MBM1610 |
| Module Title |
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
| Academic Year |
2004/2005 |
| Co-ordinator |
Professor Owain M Ap Gwilym |
| Semester |
Semester 2 |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 16 Hours |
| |
Seminars / Tutorials | 4 Hours |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours | 80% |
| Semester Assessment | Case Study - 2,000 words | 20% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours | 100% |
|
Learning outcomes
Having competed the module, students will be able to:
- Explain the key elements of the business finance environment;
- Analyse the role of financial markets and institutions in supplying finance;
- Analyse the costs of long-term finance and capital structure decisions;
- Apply the concept of the time value of money;
- Apply relevant investment appraisal techniques;
- Analyse the role of mergers and acquisitions in coporate restructuring.
Aims
To provide theoretical and practical perspectives on corporate financing, investing and mergers.
Brief description
The module introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of corporate financial management, within the themes of financing, investing and restructuring.
Content
The Business Finance Environment and Corporate Governance
Costs of Financing and Capital Structure
Time Value of Money and Investment Appraisal
A Review of Investment Appraisal Techniques
Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring
Reading Lists
Books
Knott, G (2004) Financial Management,
4th edition. Palgrave McMillan
McLaney, E J (2003) Business Finance: Theory and Practice,
4th edition. FT Prentice Hall
Pike, R and B Neale (2003) Corporate Finance and Investment,
4th edition. FT Prentice Hall
Attrill, P (2003) Financial Management for Non-specialists,
3rd edition. FT Prentice Hall
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7