Modiwl BIC-0033:
Finance & Investment Banking

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan Bangor University International College

20.000 Credydau neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1 a 2

Trefnydd:

Amcanion cyffredinol

The main aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to corporate finance. They will examine the concepts and principles underlying key financial decisions.

The module further offers insights into the nature of the financial instruments, financial markets and financial intermediaries, with particular focus on the banking business.

Cynnwys cwrs

• Present value and the opportunity cost of capital; • Net present value and alternative methods of investment appraisal; • Project analysis; • Financial planning, and analysing financial performance; • Investment risk and return, and portfolio theory; • The Capital Asset Pricing Model; • Short-term and long-term financing; • Capital structure, and market imperfections; • Weighted average cost of capital; • Dividend policy; • Financial and real options; • Main types of financial instruments, financial markets and financial intermediaries • Unique characteristics of banks and recent developments in the banking sector • Theory of central banking; monetary policy; supervision and lender of last resort

Meini Prawf

rhagorol

Student has engaged consistently with all the topics of the module and so demonstrated a high level of suitability for the next phase of the master’s programme

trothwy

Student has performed sufficiently well in demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of a number of topics studied to have achieved the lowest level of pass grades.

dda

Student has scored well in many of the topics studied and achieved the progression grade, and so demonstrated a clear suitability for the next phase of the master’s programme

Canlyniad dysgu

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the portfolio concept in finance
    1. Develop a sound understanding of the banking business and of the role of a central bank
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of risk and return in the context of financial decision-making
    1. Explain the role of financial markets and financial intermediaries
    1. Apply techniques for financial valuation and rules for capital investment
    1. Analyse financial performance

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
presentation 20.00
case study/report 30.00
final exam 50.00

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Private study 80
Practical classes and workshops 120

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • Demonstrate numeracy skills required as a basis for further studies in Economics, Financial Accounting and Management
  • Demonstrate an understanding and ability to analyse economic issues on a local and international scale

Adnoddau

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

Students will be required to purchase a text book

Rhestr ddarllen

Brearley, R.A., Myers, S.C. and Allen, F. (2014). Principles of Corporate Finance, 11th ed. McGraw-Hill.

Pilbeam, K. (2010). Finance and Financial Markets, 3rd ed. Palgrave Macmillan.

Casu, B., Girardone, C. and Molyneux, P. (2015). Introduction to Banking, 2nd ed. Pearson.

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