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Postgraduate 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 | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2007/2008 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1KB17: Business Administration
- N1KD17: Business Administration [Finance]
- N1KP17: (programme not found)
- NPK017: (programme not found)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion) | 24 | ||||
| Preparation and Reading | 126 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 100% | Written Assignment | 4,000 words maximum | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.