The aim of this module is to ensure that candidates develop a critical understanding of the nature
and scope of financial management. They should be able to assess organisational funding
requirements, calculate the cost of the available sources of finance, advise on the optimum financing
structure for an entity, advise management on optimal investment decisions, including mergers and
acquisitions, manage working capital, apply business valuation techniques, and apply financial risk
management techniques.
On completion of this module, candidates will reach a competency sufficient to be able to:
- Explain the financial management function and its environment
- Explain the sources of finance available to businesses, calculate the cost of such funds and determine the optimal capital structure of businesses
- Apply the concept of the time value of money
- Apply financial investment appraisal techniques to assist in the process of evaluating long-term
investments, including mergers and acquisitions - Explain effective treasury management and apply techniques to manage financial risk
- Explain and apply efficient and effective working capital management techniques
- Explain the nature and purpose of business valuation and apply valuation models
Course Features
- Lectures 19
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 29
- Assessments Yes
