This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module introduces and explores a range of topics relating to corporate finance which are fundamental to understanding why and how companies raise money to start a business or expand an existing one. The module covers the different ways that the money can be raised, for example from a bank or through a stocks and shares market, and the interest rate or investment return that an investor will expect to receive from a company in order to provide the money required. This is a very practical module to the extent that it will help students develop business awareness in the field of company finance. Reference will often be made to actual happenings in the financial markets in support of the material covered.
Total contact hours: 48
Private study hours: 102
Total study hours: 150
80% Examination, 20% Coursework
The material is covered by the lecturer's slides and the website references on them. The Actuarial Education Company's notes for Subject CT2 chapters 1 to 6, 8 and 15 to 18 provide optional reading material to the course.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 explain and discuss in writing the concepts and elements of corporate finance;
2 use appropriate techniques in mathematics to represent and solve problems in finance;
3 understand the basic financial management issues and processes in a corporate entity.
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