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SC3204: Business Finance
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
To develop the knowledge and skills associated with having an appreciation of financial management applicable to the hotel industry in relation to investment, financing and working capital management.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Show a clear understanding of how financial management and analysis affect the operations and decisions of a business entity.
- Demonstrate competency in applying financial management techniques to a variety of situations and interpret the results of such techniques.
- Appraise and assess commercial opportunities that may arise for an entity within a business environment.
- Understand the source and application of alternative forms of finance available to business entities.
- Be able to discuss the role and purpose of the financial management function.
- Be able to discuss and apply working capital management techniques.
- Be able to explain and calculate cost of capital and what factors effect it.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (25%)
- Department-based Assessment (75%)
Teachers
- MARY BRENNAN:
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- ADRIAN SYLVER:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.