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Postgraduate Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)
Module BUSI42B15: TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL MARKETS (FT)
Department: Management and Marketing
BUSI42B15: TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL MARKETS (FT)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2019/2020 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1K017: Business Administration (12 month Full Time) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2016-2017 for details)
- N1KC17: Business Administration [Finance] (full time) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2010-2011 for details)
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
- Upon successful completion of the module, the 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
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to:
- Apply their knowledge to the analysis of key issues in Treasury Management.
Key Skills
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
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) | 28 | Yes | |||
| Preparation and Reading | 122 | ||||
| Total | 150 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 100% | Written Assignment | 4000 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.