AF4036 - Core, 20 Credits Principles and Theories of Finance

This module provides you with an introduction to underpinning financial concepts upon which your degree will be based. You will learn about the financial system; interest rate theory; foreign exchange ...

AF4031 - Core, 20 Credits Accounting, Economics and Finance in a Global Business Environment

This module will enable you to better understand the economic, institutional, accounting and financial forces influencing the development of markets and exchanges and interactions within the global bu ...

AF4030 - Core, 20 Credits Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics

This module will introduce you to general mathematical and statistical methods used to analyse and interpret accounting, financial and economic data. The module will address and review essential preli ...

AF4032 - Core, 20 Credits Careers in Accounting, Economics and Finance

This module provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to successfully secure a relevant undergraduate placement and/or a graduate-level role in your chosen discipline of Accounting, Finance ...

AF4037 - Core, 20 Credits Business and Financial Analysis

You will learn practical methods of analysing and comparing businesses and effectively interpret their financial results, in doing so you will be introduced to critical thinking skills. The module int ...

AF4038 - Core, 20 Credits Financial Decision Making

You will learn how financial information can be used to assist managers and external user groups in their decision-making processes. You will initially look at the informational needs of outside user groups, the nature of the information they are provided with, and how this information can be analysed and interpreted in order to enhance the effectiveness of their decision making.

Topic areas will include:

The reporting frameworks and ethical principles that underpin financial reporting

The nature of international financial reporting standards

Format and content of the statement of profit or loss and statement of financial position

The statement of cash flows

Analysis and interpretation of financial statements using ratio analysis

You will then examine how financial information can facilitate managers in making operational decisions in relation to planning and control.

Topic areas will include:

Costing (full and variable costing)

Cost, volume, profit analysis

Relevant costs for decision making

Budgeting and variance analysis

Balance scorecards

Working capital management

Finally, you will explore the motivations for entrepreneurial activity and techniques that can be used to appraise investment decisions.

Topic areas will include:

Investment appraisal techniques (payback, accounting rate of return, net present value and internal rate of return)

Practical aspects of investment appraisal (inflation and capital rationing)

Risk and uncertainty

AF5030 - Core, 20 Credits Financial Markets and Institutions

You will learn the key aspects of the regulations, ethics and professional body requirements that define the ‘rules’ for the financial sector. You will draw from a range of historical case ...

AF5036 - Core, 20 Credits Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Finance

Building on knowledge gained at level 4, you will continue to learn and increase your skills in applying a variety of practical mathematical and statistical methods specific to the disciplines of fi ...

AF5037 - Core, 20 Credits Personal Finance and Wealth Planning

You will learn about personal finance and wealth planning with a view to understanding how different financial products can be used to satisfy different client needs and circumstances. You will learn ...

AF5031 - Core, 20 Credits Professional Practice in Accounting, Economics and Finance

This innovative module attempts to provide students with a range of skills and practices, taught in the context of the particular functional specialism, which will prepare the student for a range of ...

AF5038 - Core, 20 Credits Derivatives and Risk

On this module you will be introduced to complex financial instruments, derivatives. You will learn about the features of derivatives, the risks they are often designed to manage or speculate upon and ...

AF5039 - Core, 20 Credits Econometrics

Building on mathematical and statistical prior knowledge, the module introduces students to the theory and application of econometrics. You will learn classical econometric models su ...

AF6030 - Core, 20 Credits Sustainable Development and Responsible Business

This module aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key literature, research and economic policy debates in the area of environmental sustainability and responsible business. Th ...

AF6036 - Core, 20 Credits Risk in Financial Insitutions I

In this module you will learn about the capital risks faced by financial institutions. These include credit risk, risks from securitisation exposure, market risk and liquidity risk. You will study the ...

AF6042 - Optional, 40 Credits Dissertation

The Dissertation module aims to equip you with the necessary intellectual and practical skills for undertaking an individual student-led, ethical investigation into an accounting, economics or finance ...

AF6037 - Core, 20 Credits Risk in Financial Institutions II

In this module you will focus on the specific area of treasury risk arising from interest rate and foreign exchange rate risk. You will also explore the ever- changing world of operational risk with ...

AF6038 - Core, 20 Credits Investment Management

This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to apply a variety of quantitative and financial tools to construct, rebalance and evaluate a portfolio consisting of financial assets, ma ...

AF6042 - Optional, 40 Credits Dissertation

The Dissertation module aims to equip you with the necessary intellectual and practical skills for undertaking an individual student-led, ethical investigation into an accounting, economics or finance ...