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Stamford Raffles
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Continuing Education Department of South China University of Technology
PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
CIMA PATHWAY PROGRAMME
Year Latest Updated 2015, December
Programme Developer SR
Table of Contents
BASIC COURSE DATA 4
1.0 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................51.1 The Aims of the Programme................................................................................................................................5
2.0 PROGRAMME & CURRICULUM STRUCTURE..............................................................62.1 Overview of the Programme Structure.................................................................................................................62.2 Delivery Mode......................................................................................................................................................6
3.0 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR ENTRY................................................................................73.1 Summary of Entry Requirements.........................................................................................................................7
4.0 TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES....................................................................8
5.0 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY...................................................................................................9
6.0 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS.............................................................................................116.1 Requirements for the Course..............................................................................................................................116.2 Referrals and Failure..........................................................................................................................................116.3 Compensation.....................................................................................................................................................126.4 Illness or Withdrawal.........................................................................................................................................126.5 Duration..............................................................................................................................................................136.6 Academic Irregularities......................................................................................................................................136.7 Students Appeals................................................................................................................................................136.8 External Examiners / Exam Board Member (s).................................................................................................146.9 Plagiarism...........................................................................................................................................................146.10 Extension Requests.............................................................................................................................................146.11 Non Submission of Assignment.........................................................................................................................14
7.0 MODULE SPECIFICATION................................................................................................157.1 Certificate in Finance and Management Accounting..........................................................15
7.1.1 Fundementals of Management Accounting........................................................................................................157.1.2 Financial Accounting..........................................................................................................................................167.1.3 Business Economics...........................................................................................................................................177.1.4 Business Mathematics........................................................................................................................................187.1.5 Ethics and Corporate Governance......................................................................................................................197.1.6 Business Law......................................................................................................................................................20
7.2 Diploma in Finance and Management Accounting............................................................217..2.1 Marketing & Operations.....................................................................................................................................217.2.2 Management Inforamtion Systmes.....................................................................................................................227.2.3 Business Taxation..............................................................................................................................................237.2.4 Advanced Management Accounting..................................................................................................................247.2.5 Internationanl Business Environment.................................................................................................................257.2.6 Finacial Reporting and Managing Finance.........................................................................................................26
7.3 Higher Diploma in Finance and Management Accounting................................................277.3.1 Strategic Management and Competitive Environment.......................................................................................277.3.2 Progect and Relationship Management..............................................................................................................287.3.3 Finacial Analyss and Interprationss....................................................................................................................29
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7..3.4 Pricing, Cost Planning for Competititve Advantage..........................................................................................307.3.5 Systmes Group Financial Statements, Measurements and External Reporting.................................................317.3.6 Budgetary and Performance Management.........................................................................................................32
7.4 Degree Requirement ..............................................................................................................33
7.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Strstegic and Enterprise Management……………..................347.5.1 Managing Organisational Change......................................................................................................................347.5.2 Competitive Strategic Management...................................................................................................................357.5.3 Managing Financial Risk....................................................................................................................................367.5.4 Management Control Systems and Strategies....................................................................................................377..5.5 Strategic Financial Strategies.............................................................................................................................387.5.6 Financial and Investment Decision Making.......................................................................................................39
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BASIC COURSE DATA
Programme Ownership and Developer : Stamford Raffles
Awarding Institution(s) : HGX, Continuing Education Department of South China
University of Technology
Course Title(s) : CIMA Pathway Programme
Mode/Study Pattern : Online Facilitation, Both Part time and Full time
Normative Study Period : 90 months
(for the entire pathway)
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1.0 INTRODUCTIONThis programme is an alternative programme for CIMA regular licensing programme and acts as a
bridge for students to be a professional practicing accountant.
.
1.1 Programme Aims
To enable students to acquire a standalone qualification for entry purposes in the workplace particularly in the areas
related to Cost and Management Accounting.
To provide an opportunity for students to understand and the application of techniques relating to the
operational, functional and financial aspects of enterprises.
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2.0 PROGRAMME & CURRICULUM
This programme is designed to meet the requirement of CIMA.
2.1Overview of the Programme
i. To gain the award, students must successfully complete all the required modules
2.3 Delivery Mode
Fully Online mode: Each module will have Online Learning materials with a Module Leader.
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3.0 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR ENTRY An applicant may be admitted on the basis of evidence to suggest that he/she will be able to fulfill
and benefit from the objectives of the Programme and achieve the standard required for the award.
3.1 Summary of Entry Requirements
a. It varies according to the level. Please see the document titling CIMA Brief
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4.0 TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES
The entire strategy is based on producing competent accountants to meet the contemporary global
challenges in accounting & finance field.
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5.0 ASSESSMENT STRATEGYWritten assignments are designed to allow students to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the module and this programme is entirely assess through Assignments.
GENERAL STUCTURE OF THE ASSIGNMENT REPORT
Section
s
Title Page (including module title, assignment title, name, word
count and date)
Executive summary (one page)
Contents (page numbers)
Introduction
Analysis
Subsections
Statement or evaluation of alternatives
Conclusions
Recommendations (justifications and implementations)
References (Harvard style)
WATSON, T., (2010), Organising and Managing Work, 3rd ed,
Financial Times-Prentice Hall Publishing.
Appendix A Title
Appendix B Title
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To provide feedback to students, the following grading scale will be used for all assessed
elements:
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Mark Range Grade Classification
70% + A Distinction
60 – 69% B Good
50 – 59% C Pass
< 50 D Fail
6.0 ACADEMIC REGULATIONSThe Programme will be governed by the following regulations stipulated in this Programme hand book
6.1 Requirements for the Course
In order to be awarded with the relevant qualification, the student must successfully complete
all the specified academic requirements of the programme.
6.2 Referrals and Failure
6.2.0 Referrals
The Board of Examiners may, at its discretion, permit students who fail in a module to make
good that failure in one of the following ways:
a. Resubmit the Course work and all its components
b. Resubmit the module assignment only
c. Resubmit the Project submissions
Note: All referrals will have to be undertaken within 2 months after the release of the results of the previous term. Dates will
be announced by SCUT & SR along with the release of the results.
A student who is referred in a module is normally required to achieve a mark of 50% in the
referred element(s) unless the Board of Examiners sets alternative minima as part of the
referral conditions
A maximum of two referrals is permitted for a given module after which the student will be
required to withdraw from the programme.
Only in exceptional circumstances will the Board of Examiners permit a student to resubmit
a particular module more than twice
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6.2.1 Failure to Submit Course Work
Failure to submit the required course work at the due date, without prior authorisation by the
Programme Leader or Programme Manager, may be interpreted as failure in that element of
assessment and a zero mark will be recorded.
6.3 Compensation
Where a student marginally fails one module the Board of Examiners may exceptionally
exercise its discretion and compensate the failure. The Board of Examiners is authorised to
allow compensation in a module provided the overall aggregate marks for the module to be
compensated is not less than 45% and where one of the assessed component is not less than
40% (for modules where there are 2 assessed components).
Only TWO (2) compensated pass can be granted by the Board of Examiners. The Project /
Dissertation however cannot be compensated.
By the reason of their discretionary powers, the Board of Examiner can grant an additional
compensation to a student under special circumstances.
6.4 Illness or Withdrawal
Where a student's performance has been adversely affected by illness or other unforeseen
circumstances, duly authenticated by evidence and made known to the Programme Leader /
Manager and presented to the Board of Examiners, the Board of Examiners may exercise its
discretion in a manner appropriate to the case.
The Board of Examiners may agree to set aside the results of the assessment(s) affected by
these circumstances and, the student may be offered the opportunity to retake the
assessment(s) on the next available occasion, as if for the first time.
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Where a student's performance, conduct or attendance indicates that they are unlikely to
complete the course on which they are engaged, the Board of Examiners may require the
student to withdraw from the programme.
6.5 Duration
The Board of Examiners have the right to terminate any student who does not successfully
complete all the requirements of the Programme within 90 months for the Programme taken
from the date of commencement on the Programme unless prior extensions had been granted
by the Board of Examiners.
6.6 Academic Irregularities
The Board of Examiners will have the right to fail part or all of the assessments of any
student found guilty of cheating, plagiarism, and collusion, falsifying data or impersonation
(one person impersonating another to gain unfair advantage).
Students will be required to undertake that material submitted for assessment is their own
unaided work. Training will be provided in academic conventions for acknowledging the
ideas or quotations from the work of others.
In cases of suspected plagiarism or cheating the student will be interviewed by the
Programme Leader / Manager / Centre Representative and the findings will be reported to the
Board of Examiners, which will decide the appropriate penalty. The work concerned may be
set aside or marked down. In serious cases, a student may be required to withdraw from the
programme.
6.7 Students Appeals
Students do not have any right of appeal against the academic judgment and processes
relating to grading and conferment of awards by the academic and examination board.
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6.8 External Examiners / Exam Board Member (s)
At least one External Examiner / Exam Board Member (s) will be appointed. Appointments
will normally be for three years but may be for longer periods.
6.9 Plagiarism
Plagiarised work may lead to straight failure of that particular coursework
6.10 Extension Requests
All extension requests must be made in writing and subject to an administrative fee.
Approval of extension is done by the Programme Manager.
6.11 Non Submission of Assignment
Failure to hand in the assignment for any reason and without prior approval of the Programme
Manager will result in failure.
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7.0 MODULE SPECIFICATION
7.1 Certificate In Finance and Management Accounting
7.1.1 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to expose students to the fundamental
principles and techniques for identifying and calculating costs in business
organizations
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Adhere to the role and standard expected in the practice of management accounting in both the
private and public sector bodies. Apply appropriate methods for identifying cost and cost behavior.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Definition and Purpose of Management Accounting Methods of Identifying Cost Cost Behaviour
ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% Coursework
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7.1.2 Financial Accounting
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The main aim of this module is to introduce students to the theoretical
knowledge of financial accounting principles and conventions and its
subsequent practical uses in business organisations..
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Practice the basic concepts of accounting and comply with accounting regulatory and legal framework.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Introduction and Basic Accounting Concepts The Accounting Equation Analyzing Transactions: Journalizing
ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% Coursework
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7.1.3 Business Economics
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description The primary aim of this module is to expose students to the
theoretical knowledge of economics and its applications in an
increasingly globalise environment affected by both market ,
government and international agencies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:1. Analyse how macro economic forces at work in an open economy determines the level of business
economic activities including its impact on the equilibrium national income, economic growth, employment level, balance of payments as well as on the general price level.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Introduction How Markets Works for Determining Prices of Final Goods and Services as well as Factors of
Productions Market Failures and The Economics of the Public Sector
ASSESSMENT:
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% Coursework
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7.1.4 Business Mathematics
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The main aim for this module is to expose students to the relevant financial /business mathematics used commonly in business
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:
1. Apply business and financial mathematics in calculating and preparing forecast relating to risk, working capital requirements to facilitate better decision making.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY
Financial MathematicsBasic AlgebraCentral tendency measurement
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% Coursework
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7.1.5 Ethics and Corporate Governance
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to help students inculcate the importance of
ethical practices and governance in business organisations
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of business ethics to business generally and to the
professional accountant
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Importance of Ethics Standards of Ethical Behaviour
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% Coursework
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7.1.6 Business Law
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
1. The primary aim of this module is to expose students to the legal
framework and its various provisions governing business transactions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the module, students will be able to: Identify the main sources of commercial/business law in which behavior within society is regulated
Understand the meaning and applications of the different provisions of the law of contract in business
transactions including standard and exemption clauses, conditions and warranties, remedies and
breaches of contract;
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Introduction To The Concept & Sources Of Law Offer And Acceptance Consideration
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% Coursework
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7.2 Diploma In Finance and Management Accounting
7.2.1 Marketing & Operations
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The main aim of this module is to expose students to the fundamental
principles and techniques use in the marketing and its links to the
operations management functions of an organisation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:1. Apply key marketing concepts and development more effectively in an organisation.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Understanding marketing and Marketing Process
Analyzing Marketing Opportunities
Developing Marketing Strategy
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% Coursework
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7.2.2 Management Information Systems
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to expose students to the key theoretical
knowledge of management information system and its applications in an
increasingly information and knowledge based society.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:1. Apply the concepts to facilitate business process2. Identify the current technology trends and IT
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Introduction: Business and Information Technology Organizations and Information Technology Support Managing Organizational Data and Information
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.2.3 Business Taxation
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
This module is designed to expose students to the importance of taxation to
support accounting for taxes in financial statement as well as a basis for
examining the role of tax in financial analysis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of the different types of tax that can be apply to incorporated businesses
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Principles and Types of Taxation Indirect Taxes Collected By Companies Employee Taxation
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.2.4 Advanced Management Accounting
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The main aim of this module is to expose students to more advanced tools
and techniques in Management Accounting planning and control.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Apply a variety of costing methods, analyze and interpret the results derived from the computations.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Costing Methods, Results and Interpretations Cost Accounting Systems Environmental Management Accounting
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.2.5 International Business Environment
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to expose students to the theoretical
knowledge of international business environment and its impact on business
organisations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:1. Explain the emergence of major economies in Asia and Latin America and analyze the importance of
outsourcing and off shoring.2. Analyse the social, political, legal and economic contexts of business
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY TYPES OF ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
INTERNATIONALISM
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.2.6 Financial Reporting and Managing Finance
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to expose students to the requirements in
preparing the full financial statements for a single company including
consolidated financial statements for a simple group.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the need for and methods of regulating accounting and financial
reporting. Prepare the full financial statements of a single company and the consolidated statements of
financial position and comprehensive income for a group.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY The Regulation of Accounts National and International Accounting Standards
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.3 Higher Diploma In Finance and Management Accounting
7.3.1 Strategic Management and Competitive Environment
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
This module will focus on a holistic, integrated view of management across the
organisation using important concepts and tools in strategic management to
attain competitive advantage for business enterprises.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
Analyse the competitive environment in which businesses operate in. Critically evaluate strategic options available to increase organizational performance and
competitiveness
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY The Competitive Environment: its nature and types
Established and emergent thinking and tools on Strategic Management
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.3.2 Project and Relationship Management
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
This module aims to enable students to acquire a more integrative approach
to managing across an organisation through the integration of project
management principles.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
Apply the appropriate tools and techniques and standards in ensuring effective project management planning and execution
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Tools and Techniques of Project Management
Process Mapping and Project Management
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.3.3 Financial Analysis and Interpretations
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to expose students to the importance of
undertaking analysis and interpretation of accounts and articulation of the
significance of its impact on the organisation business continuity and
performance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Analyse accounting principles and their relevance to accounting issues of contemporary interest Undertake a ratio analysis to appraise performance and financial position and produce relevant financial report
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Ratios in the areas of performance, profitability, financial adaptability, liquidity, shareholder investment and
financing and their interpretation Calculations of Earning per share under IAS 33, to include the effect of bonus issues, right issues and
convertible stock.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.3.4 Pricing, Cost Planning for Competitive Advantage
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
This module aims to expose students to the critical importance of making the
right decision in pricing to maximize revenues linked to accuracy cost
calculations and planning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Analyse concepts of cost and revenue relevant to pricing and product strategies
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Relevant cash flows and their use in short term decisions, typically relating to acceptance/rejection of contracts,
pricing and cost/benefit comparisions The importance of strategic, intangible and non financial judgements in decision making
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.3.5 Systems Group Financial Statements, Measurement and External Reporting
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The main aim of this module is to introduce students to the more advanced
financial accounting topics such as fully consolidated group accounts,
accounting measurements and standards including external reporting.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Prepare the full consolidated statements of financial position with subsequent analysis and interpretation of the
financial statements.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Prepare a complete set of consolidated financial statements in a form suitable for publication for a group of
companies
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.3.6 Budgetary and Performance Management
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
These are modules that you must have studied previously in order to take this
module, or modules that you must study simultaneously or in a subsequent
academic session.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to: Prepare different types of budgets
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY Value analysis and quality function deployment Just in Time production, total quality management and theory of constraints and implications of these
methods for decision making in the new manufacturing environment.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.4 Degree Requirement
Students need to have a recognised Degree to
Proceed to the Postgraduate Level
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7.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic and Enterprise Management
7.5.1 MANAGING ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
1. The primary aim of this module is to enable students to develop the
knowledge and skills used in crafting and implementing strategy in
the environmental contexts in which the enterprise operates or will
operate.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
a) Critically evaluate key external factors which influence the organization’s strategy.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY
1) Evaluate the impact and influence of the external environment on an organisation and its strategy
2) External demands including responsible business practices and corporate social responsibility
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.5.2 COMPETITIVE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to equip participants with the skills
required to critically evaluate strategic options and direction in a
contextual scenario which is the best fit.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
a) Critical evaluate and recommend the most appropriate tools / models in appraising the
performance of different levels of strategic implementation and outcomes across an organisation
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY
1) Strategy performance measurement models/ tools including the use of balanced score card.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.5.3 MANAGING FINANCIAL RISK
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to equip participants with the knowledge
and tools to manage risks faced by enterprises that can affect business
continuity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
Identify the different types of financial risks confronted by an organisation and critically
assess their implications for the organisation
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY
1) Sources of financial risks including those associate with international operations and trading.
2) Transaction, translation, economic and political risks.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.5.4 MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND STRATEGIES
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to equip the participants with the
knowledge and tools to establish control systems and strategies to
minimize risk exposure which can impact organizational
performance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
a) Critically evaluate the various established approaches to ensure effective internal monitoring and
control systems and strategies.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY
1) Types of Accounting control systems and its appropriateness to specific purposes
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.5.5 STRATEGIC FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge
skills to formulate and manage the organisational’s financial strategy.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
a) Demonstrate an understanding of the various financial objectives and the relationships among
and constraints on the formulation of financial strategies.
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY
1) Overview of the financial and non financial objectives of an organisation
2) Key decision of financial management pertaining to investment, financing and dividends.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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7.5.6 FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT DECISION MAKING
No. of Credits: 20 CATS
Module
Description
The primary aim of this module is to develop a critical awareness of range
of financing and investment instruments available to an enterprise.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
a) Analyse the risks, costs and benefits of an investment project
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY
1) Identification of finance requirements for different time periods
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weighting: 50% Exam and 50% coursework
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