Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module BUSI48215: TREASURY MANAGEMNET AND CAPITAL MARKETS (PT/EXECUTIVE)
Department: Economics, Finance and Business (Business)
BUSI48215: TREASURY MANAGEMNET AND CAPITAL MARKETS (PT/EXECUTIVE)
| Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 15 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap |
|---|
| Tied to | NPK017 |
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| Tied to | N1KP17 |
| Tied to | N1KD17 |
| Tied to | N1KB17 |
Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- Develop students' advanced knowledge and understanding of key issues in treasury management.
- Provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with recent developments in treasury management.
Content
- The Role of Treasury.
- The Role of the Financial System.
- Financing the Group.
- The Determination of Interest Rates.
- The Principles of Financial Asset Valuation.
- Short-Term Financing: Money Markets and their Instruments.
- Long-Term Financing: Equity.
- Long-Term Financing: Debt.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will have an advanced understanding and critical appreciation of:
- The Role of Treasury;
- The Role of the Financial System;
- Financing the Group;
- The Determination of Interest Rates;
- The Principles of Financial Asset Valuation;
- Short-Term Financing: Money Markets and their Instruments;
- Long-Term Financing: Equity;
- Long-Term Financing: Debt.
Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion, supported by guided reading. The written assignment will test students' understanding of relevant concepts and their ability to apply and interpret what they have learned to the analysis of a particular issue in depth.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion) | 24 | ||||
| Preparation and Reading | 126 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Written Assignment | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Written Assignment | 4,000 words maximum | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
None.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University