MODULE SPECIFICATION SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Title of the module: Corporate Finance for Actuaries (MA527) School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Start date of the module: September 2014 The number of students expected to take the module: 100 (2014/15) Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal This module and MA528 replace MA526. The level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]): I The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents : 15 (ECTS 7.5) Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern): Spring term Prerequisite and co-requisite modules: Prerequisite modules: MA315 (Financial Mathematics) Co-requisite modules: MA528 Financial Reports and their Analysis. The programmes of study to which the module contributes BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science (including programme with a year in industry) The intended subject specific learning outcomes On successful completion of this module students will have: knowledge of the concepts and elements of finance; ability to use appropriate techniques in mathematics to present and solve problems in finance; understanding of the basic financial management issues and processes in a corporate entity. The intended generic learning outcomes Students who successfully complete this module will have: developed a logical mathematical approach to solving problems and will be able to solve problems in finance using appropriate methods; enhanced their computer skills in selection and use of electronic sources to search for and retrieve information online; improved their ability to manage their time and work independently; improved their key skills in numeracy, problem solving, and written communication.
MODULE SPECIFICATION SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Title of the module: Corporate Finance for Actuaries (MA527) School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science Start date of the module: September 2014 The number of students expected to take the module: 100 (2014/15) Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal This module and MA528 replace MA526. The level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]): I The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents : 15 (ECTS 7.5) Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern): Spring term Prerequisite and co-requisite modules: Prerequisite modules: MA315 (Financial Mathematics) Co-requisite modules: MA528 Financial Reports and their Analysis. The programmes of study to which the module contributes BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science (including programme with a year in industry) The intended subject specific learning outcomes On successful completion of this module students will have: knowledge of the concepts and elements of finance; ability to use appropriate techniques in mathematics to present and solve problems in finance; understanding of the basic financial management issues and processes in a corporate entity. The intended generic learning outcomes Students who successfully complete this module will have: developed a logical mathematical approach to solving problems and will be able to solve problems in finance using appropriate methods; enhanced their computer skills in selection and use of electronic sources to search for and retrieve information online; improved their ability to manage their time and work independently; improved their key skills in numeracy, problem solving, and written communication.