Page Navigation

Module Descriptors

This page displays the selected Module Descriptor.

Printer friendly version Printer friendly version

Session: 2022/23

Last modified: 07/01/2021 11:59:08

Title of Module: Financing Business

Code: LNDN11009 SCQF Level: 11
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)
Credit Points: 15 ECTS: 7.5
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Business & Creative Industries
Module Co-ordinator:TBC 

Summary of Module

This module builds on the knowledge and understanding that you gained from the Creating Business Advantage module and provides an opportunity to critically examine aspects of global finance and its application, particularly in regards to the financing of multi-national corporations.


Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully OnlineHybridCHybridOWork-based Learning
check markcheck mark

Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus

HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus

Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Lanarkshire:London:Distance/Online Learning:Other:

 

 

 

 

check mark

 

 

Term(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
Term 1

 

Term 2

 

Term 3

 

[Top of Page]


Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Critically assess the functions, activities, products, and processes used in international banking and insurance

L2. Critically appraise domestic and international money markets and how they influence the financing of MNCs

L3. Critically evaluate a business’ sources and uses of funds, providing suitable recommendations to maximise their utility

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 11.

Demonstrating a broad and integrated knowledge and critical understanding of the functions, activities, products, and processes adopted by international banking and insurance markets.

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 11.

Applying knowledge, skills, and understanding in using a range of principal skills, techniques, practices and/or materials that are at the forefront of, or informed by forefront developments in international banking and insurance.
Applying a significant range of techniques and strategies required to evaluate the appropriate use of business finance.

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 11.

Engaging with formative and summative assessment to recognise and assess the suitability, and appropriate use, of business finance sources and providing carefully judged solutions to business needs.

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 11.

Presenting decisions on the appropriate use of business finance using a range of communication methods.
Using a wide range of ICT applications to support and enhance work at this level.

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 11.

Using given case study problems, developing peer-to-peer learning through formative and/or summative assessment opportunities

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
Module Title:
Other:
Co-requisitesModule Code:
Module Title:

* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.

[Top of Page]


Learning and Teaching
The module will use, for the most part, a flipped classroom approach. A traditional teaching approach will be used to set the parameters for learning sessions and to summarise key learning points. You will be required to prepare in advance for each session by reading the relevant chapters or key texts and/or recommended reading materials set by the module coordinator.
Business scenarios will draw on key topics of the module and you will work independently and in groups to develop a deep and critical understanding and analysis of the subject area.
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Lecture/Core Content Delivery12
Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity6
Asynchronous Class Activity24
Independent Study108
150 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Pilbeam, K. Financial & Financial Markets (latest edition). MacMillan Education, Palgrave.

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Engagement Requirements

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

[Top of Page]


Supplemental Information

Programme BoardAccounting, Finance and Law
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelAFL
ModeratorTBC
External ExaminerTBC
Accreditation DetailsN/A
Version Number

1

[Top of Page]


Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)
A group-based or individual activity involving analysis of an imagined multinational corporation and requiring a report to be written which identifies and analyses the financial needs of an MNC, providing clear and appropriate solutions. This assessment will contribute 100% towards the final module mark.
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Component 1
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Case studycheck markcheck markcheck mark1000
Combined Total For All Components100% 0 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

[Top of Page]

Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity

UWS Equality and Diversity Policy


UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

2014 University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland is a Registered Scottish Charity.

Charity number SC002520.