Module Overview

Financial Management 1

Module Aims: The main aims of this module is to provide a learner with: - A recognition of the necessity to manage the finance of an enterprise; - An appreciation of the nature and scope of working capital management activities; - A clear introduction to financial management

Module Code

BSST H3011

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

The nature and scope of financial management

The nature and scope of financial objectives for commercial and not-for-profit organisations.Corporate social responsibility towards shareholders and society

Management of working capital

The nature and scope of working capitalControl of stock, debtors, creditors and cashmanagementControl of stock, debtors, creditors and cash

Capital expenditure and investment

How firms identify potential investment opportunities,Investment appraisal techniques: payback, accounting rate of return andDiscounted cash flow.The effects of inflation on projected cash-flows.Risk and uncertainty. The impact of inflation.

Sources of finance

Identification of short, medium and long-term sources of finance

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Formal Examination70
Other Assessment(s)30