Summary of module for applicants:
This module considers the main theoretical and applied aspects of the finance discipline. The main aim is to deepen your understanding of the workings of national and international capital markets and the interaction between such markets and economic units, such as households, firms, financial institutions and governments.
Learning Outcomes for the module
The following codes identify where a learning outcome meets one of the UEL core competencies,
Digital Proficiency - Code = (DP)
Industry Connections - Code = (IC)
Emotional Intelligence Development - Code = (EID)
Social Intelligence Development - Code = (SID)
Physical Intelligence Development - Code = (PID)
Cultural Intelligence Development - Code = (CID)
Community Connections - Code = (CC)
UEL Give-Back - Code = (UGB)
Cognitive Intelligence – Code = (COI)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Knowledge
Fully appreciate the nature of the contexts in which finance can be seen as operating, including knowledge of the institutional framework necessary for understanding the role, operation and function of financial markets and institutions (EID).
Show understanding of the major theoretical tools and theories of finance, and their relevance and application to theoretical and practical problems (EID).
Interpret financial data including that arising in the context of the firm or household from accounting statements and data generated in financial markets (DP).
Show an understanding of the factors influencing the investment behaviour and opportunities of private individuals (for example bonds, equities, and derivatives; risk aversion; risk/return trade-offs; portfolio management and performance measurement; pensions and long-term savings; the tax treatment of savings and investments; international diversification; foreign exchange risk; objectives of, and constraints on, institutional investors and advisers) ((EID).
Thinking skills
Determine what information is relevant for financial analysis and decision-making (EID)
Solve complex problems and make decisions involving the evaluation of conflicting arguments to arrive at a considered conclusion(EID)
Subject-based practical skills
Use information and knowledge effectively including collecting, evaluating, synthesising and presenting financial information in a manner appropriate to the issues being considered (EID)
Conduct research into a business issue that requires familiarity with analysis of financial data, with databases and with appropriate techniques (DP)
Skills for life and work (general skills)
Use econometric/numerical software such as Excel, Eviews, Bloomberg, and DataStream. Etc. to extract and analyse financial data (DP)
Relate empirical evidence to finance theory, with a reasonable understanding of the significance and limitation of such evidence (EID).
Demonstrate an understanding of the financial needs of business entities, a reasonable appreciation and understanding of how theory and evidence may be used to guide practice; the working of capital markets; the relationship between risk and return; and the nature and use of financial instruments (IC).
This module considers the main theoretical and applied aspects of the finance discipline. The main aim is to deepen your understanding of the workings of national and international capital markets and the interaction between such markets and economic units, such as households, firms, financial institutions and governments.
Learning Outcomes for the module
The following codes identify where a learning outcome meets one of the UEL core competencies,
Digital Proficiency - Code = (DP)
Industry Connections - Code = (IC)
Emotional Intelligence Development - Code = (EID)
Social Intelligence Development - Code = (SID)
Physical Intelligence Development - Code = (PID)
Cultural Intelligence Development - Code = (CID)
Community Connections - Code = (CC)
UEL Give-Back - Code = (UGB)
Cognitive Intelligence – Code = (COI)
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Knowledge
Fully appreciate the nature of the contexts in which finance can be seen as operating, including knowledge of the institutional framework necessary for understanding the role, operation and function of financial markets and institutions (EID).
Show understanding of the major theoretical tools and theories of finance, and their relevance and application to theoretical and practical problems (EID).
Interpret financial data including that arising in the context of the firm or household from accounting statements and data generated in financial markets (DP).
Show an understanding of the factors influencing the investment behaviour and opportunities of private individuals (for example bonds, equities, and derivatives; risk aversion; risk/return trade-offs; portfolio management and performance measurement; pensions and long-term savings; the tax treatment of savings and investments; international diversification; foreign exchange risk; objectives of, and constraints on, institutional investors and advisers) ((EID).
Thinking skills
Determine what information is relevant for financial analysis and decision-making (EID)
Solve complex problems and make decisions involving the evaluation of conflicting arguments to arrive at a considered conclusion(EID)
Subject-based practical skills
Use information and knowledge effectively including collecting, evaluating, synthesising and presenting financial information in a manner appropriate to the issues being considered (EID)
Conduct research into a business issue that requires familiarity with analysis of financial data, with databases and with appropriate techniques (DP)
Skills for life and work (general skills)
Use econometric/numerical software such as Excel, Eviews, Bloomberg, and DataStream. Etc. to extract and analyse financial data (DP)
Relate empirical evidence to finance theory, with a reasonable understanding of the significance and limitation of such evidence (EID).
Demonstrate an understanding of the financial needs of business entities, a reasonable appreciation and understanding of how theory and evidence may be used to guide practice; the working of capital markets; the relationship between risk and return; and the nature and use of financial instruments (IC).