MN341 Contemporary issues in finance

Synopsis of Module

This module is appropriate for accountancy students. This module is designed to provide students with a practical framework to facilitate their understanding of current issues in finance.

This module is assessed by an assignment.

Aims of Module

1.	The module aims to provide a practical perspective to finance so that students are familiar with current business finance issues.

2.	The module seeks to provide a basis for students to relate finance theory to practice. This will be done by adopting a seminar approach to teaching.

3.	To enable students to discuss and analyse current finance issues and appreciate conflicting positions.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module the student will:

•	be aware of the major current issues in finance.

•	constructively discuss and analyse current major contentious issues in finance.

•	critically evaluate global trends in merger and acquisition activity.

Outline Syllabus

•	Theoretical overview of main financial management decisions; investment appraisal, dividend policy, capital structure.

•	Review of current UK and International issues in finance.

•	Review of a recent UK company flotation and prospectus.

•	Case study approach to selected major current issues so as to link theory with practice.

•	Detailed review of a corporate restructuring: acquisition, merger or divestment.

Summative assessment

Assessment A: Assignment

The weighting of this assessment is 100%