Managerial Finance Assignment Sample
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Module Handbook Module Title Managerial FinanceModule Code – M004LONAcademic Level – Level 7Module Credits – 15Semester – 2021JanApr
Contents1.Introduction to the Module.................................................................................................32.Contact Details for the Module Leader (and Teaching Team)...........................................33.Module Aims......................................................................................................................34.Learning Outcomes.............................................................................................................35.Teaching and Learning Approach Adopted on the Module...............................................46.How Aula will be used to Support this Module..................................................................47.Teaching Weekly Scheduled Contact Time........................................................................58.Module Reading List..........................................................................................................59.Assessments for this Module..............................................................................................6Coursework 1 Assignment Brief............................................................................................6Coursework 2 Assignment Brief............................................................................................810.Marking Rubric (Marking Criteria)..................................................................................12Assignments Marking Rubric...............................................................................................1211.APA Referencing..............................................................................................................1212.Feedback of your Assessments.........................................................................................1213.Deferral/Referral Assessments.........................................................................................1214.Useful Resources for Support with your Module.............................................................1215.Extensions to Coursework Submissions...........................................................................1316.Important Dates.................................................................................................................13
1.Introduction to the ModuleWelcome to M004LON Managerial Finance module. In this Module we take you inside the corporate world from the viewpoint of the finance function. The Finance Director is concerned with providing information and analysis to managers to help themplan, evaluate and control activities, in order to achieve the organisation's objectives.We will explore the well-used and the emerging theoretical perspectives in management accounting,use and evaluate the models available to companies and examine real company case studies to see the links between finance and corporate strategy.The module will help you to prepare for a career in international business through the opportunity to evaluate and demonstrate some key evaluative skills. Above all, this is not a traditional accountingand finance module, but one which is there to give you the tools and techniques in business to test and evaluate the decisions made in implementing strategy. This module will help you articulate and communicate a clear point of view on this complex topic; a view that is informed by your knowledge and critical evaluation of the practical implications of theory and research, and drawing on a range ofsources of data from theory, industry research and best practice as well as real time insights into case study evaluation of global organisations.Enjoy your study with us. Good luck and success with your studies.2.Contact Details for the Module Leader (and Teaching Team)Name of Module Leader (and Teaching Team)E-mail AddressAdvice & Feedback Hour (Office Hour)Arman Farakisharman.farakish@coventry.ac.ukTBCPaa Kusiac5316@coventry.ac.ukAlbert Owusu3.Module AimsManagerial finance is one of the four core modules in the Coventry University London MBA and MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management. The aim of this module is to explore key accounting and finance practice and the associated decision making tools within organizations. It willcover the nature of accounting and finance tools within a variety of business environments and consider appropriate management techniques to help identify strategic options.Drawing on the disciplines of financial and management accounting, this module will enablestudents to gain an appreciation of the type of financial information that is routinely produced byorganizations for internal and external use. The module will use a wide range of business scenariosand apply relevant accounting techniques to critically evaluate and interpret financial information.4.Learning OutcomesThe intended learning outcomes are that upon completion of this module the student should be ableto:
1.Select and apply appropriate accounting techniques to critically analyse financial data in a variety of business decision making scenarios2.Make informed financial judgements based on the outcome of such accounting analyses3.Critically appraise the techniques used and the information to which they have been applied4.Demonstrate a critical understanding to the internal, external and legal environments in which the judgements are being made5.Understand the objectives of preparing management information and the need to adapt techniques in a changing commercial environment that can help in decision making in relation to costing, pricing, product range and marketing strategy6.Evaluate the strategic performance of a business, understand the significance of the relationship between financial and non-financial indicators of business performance and recommend appropriate performance measures5.Teaching and Learning Approach Adopted on the ModuleThe teaching of the module will comprise lectures, seminars, workshops and self-guide study. Allteaching, learning and assessment materials will be available to both staff and students via thelearning platform (AULA) in a consistent and user-friendly manner.Students will engage primarily via a number of learning blocks in each module:Knowledge & Understanding; this block is concerned with the sharing of academic theory and concepts to ensure students have mastered a critical appreciation of current and relevant research in the subject area.Application; this block brings the knowledge and understanding ‘to life’ by relating it to current practice. It takes a critical view of the theory and concepts as they are employed in the workplace in order to encourage students to evaluate their significance and merit.Analysis & Problem solving; this block requires students to develop and demonstrate their essential analytical skills in order to respond to employer related problems by making a set of clearly evaluated recommendations.6.How Aula will be used to Support this ModuleThe following will be published on Aula:Module guide,Reading list, Detail of assignments,Deadlines and dates for submissions,Lecture and learning notes,Additional papers and reading material.Submission of assignments will also take place via Aula.
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