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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 08/04/2022 10:33:16
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Title of Module: Global Finance (10 credits) |
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Code: ACCT11028 |
SCQF Level: 11
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 10 |
ECTS: 5
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | James
Johnston |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module considers the role of the financial services industry in modern society. It introduces students to the various monetary and financial markets that exist globally and examines their structure, operations and products. The module also examines the importance that regulation plays in ensuring that these markets perform efficiently and effectively, drawing on the experiences learned from the financial crisis of the latter part of the last decade.
The module will help students to understand the interaction between the various financial institutions, regulators and financial users who operate within these market systems.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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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.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Critically discuss the range and role of money, banks and other financial institutions operating with the global economy
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Critically discuss the nature and range of services provided by money, bond and equity markets
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Critically assess the operation and structure of derivatives and derivative markets
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Critically assess the causes of, and solutions to, financial crises and the role that regulation plays in this process |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 11.
A critical understanding of a range of the principal theories, principles and concepts related to complex financial markets and products
A critical understanding of a range of specialised theories, principles and concepts related to complex financial markets and products
Critical awareness of current issues in financial markets and/or products |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 11.
Use a significant range of the principal skills, techniques, practices and/or materials that are associated with financial markets and/or products |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to issues which are at the forefront or developed by developments at the forefront of financial markets and/or products
Identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Use a wide range of software to support and enhance work at this level. Undertake critical evaluations of a wide range of numerical and graphical data |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 11.
Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities
Take responsibility for own work and/or significant responsibility for the work of others |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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This module is delivered by a series of lectures and tutorials which cover a range of topics that explore the role of money, banking and other financial intermediaries that operate within the global economy. The materials used discuss the role and functions of each, looking at their products and services, and at their uses by a variety of individuals, business and government bodies.
The materials also cover the operation of the markets for money and near-money transactions and instruments and also consider the operation of risk and various methods used to control this risk, both internally and externally of the business. It also considers the implications for various parties when the markets break down.
Relevant examples are provided in the form of case studies and discussion forums. |
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 Delivery | 12 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 12 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| 100
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Kidwell, S. (current edition) Financial Institutions, Markets, and Money, Chichester: Wiley
Additional Recommended Reading:
Arnold, G. (2011) Modern Financial Markets and Institutions, 1st Ed, Harlow: Pearson
Additional reading sources:
Pilbeam. K. (2010) Finance and Financial Markets, 3rd edition, Palgrave McMillan, London. (Core)
Copeland, Laurence. (2008), Exchange Rates and International Finance, 5th edition, Addison Wesley, Harlow, England
Valdez, S., Molyneux, P. (2010), An Introduction to Global Financial Markets, 6th edition, Palgrave McMillan, London
The Banker
The Economist
European Banker
Financial Services Review
Journal of Banking and Financial Services
Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin - http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/quarterlybulletin/
Students will have access to UWS library facilities so that core texts will be supplemented by case studies, academic journal articles and bespoke on-line resources.
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(**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)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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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 |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Accounting, Finance & Law |
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| Moderator | Nasir Kolade |
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| External Examiner | N Sutcliffe |
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| Accreditation Details | N/A |
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| Version Number | 2.05 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Online discussion thread |
| Written assessment - essay topic |
(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.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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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.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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This module is appropriate for all students irrespective of ethnic status, disability, age, gender, religious and sexual orientation. The University provides facilities and resources for all students through the Enabling Support Team.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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