BSc Finance
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
BSc Finance |
Final Award |
Bachelor of Science in Finance |
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Programme Code |
FIN-BSC-S |
UCAS Code |
N300 |
JACS Code |
N300 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions A Level AAA in any subject plus Grade B in GCSE Mathematics |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Single Honours |
Length of Programme |
4 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
480 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Queen's Management School |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Finance (2007) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
Programme Specific Regulations Awards, Credits and Progression of Learning Outcomes |
Students with protected characteristics
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
Provide students with the opportunity to pursue an academically demanding programme of study which links theory with practice through the provision of high-quality placement opportunities in preparation for a career in the financial services sector and/or postgraduate studies in finance or cognate disciplines.
Foster an understanding of the conceptual and interdisciplinary underpinnings of finance.
Develop students' ability to analyse, interpret and communicate financial information.
Develop students' interpersonal, research, computing and communication skills.
Provide a supportive and stimulating learning environment which enables learners to fulfil their potential and to develop a capacity for motivated independent learning.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Logical reasoning |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between degree levels. Critical analysis of up-to-date academic literature develops students’ cognitive ability: logic, critique, abstraction, assimilation, creative thinking and problem solving. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of oral presentations, individual and team based projects, class tests, quantitative analysis and examinations. |
Independent enquiry |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between degree levels. Critical analysis of up-to-date academic literature develops students’ cognitive ability: logic, critique, abstraction, assimilation, creative thinking and problem solving. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of oral presentations, individual and team based projects, class tests, quantitative analysis and examinations. |
Critical analysis and interpretation of financial information |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between degree levels. Critical analysis of up-to-date academic literature develops students’ cognitive ability: logic, critique, abstraction, assimilation, creative thinking and problem solving. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of oral presentations, individual and team based projects, class tests, quantitative analysis and examinations. |
Comprehension of abstract concepts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between degree levels. Critical analysis of up-to-date academic literature develops students’ cognitive ability: logic, critique, abstraction, assimilation, creative thinking and problem solving. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of oral presentations, individual and team based projects, class tests, quantitative analysis and examinations. |
Ability to generate original ideas |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between degree levels. Critical analysis of up-to-date academic literature develops students’ cognitive ability: logic, critique, abstraction, assimilation, creative thinking and problem solving. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of oral presentations, individual and team based projects, class tests, quantitative analysis and examinations. |
Problem solving |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between degree levels. Critical analysis of up-to-date academic literature develops students’ cognitive ability: logic, critique, abstraction, assimilation, creative thinking and problem solving. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of oral presentations, individual and team based projects, class tests, quantitative analysis and examinations. |
Integration of knowledge |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across modules and between degree levels. Critical analysis of up-to-date academic literature develops students’ cognitive ability: logic, critique, abstraction, assimilation, creative thinking and problem solving. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of oral presentations, individual and team based projects, class tests, quantitative analysis and examinations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Ability to present knowledge and demonstrate expertise in a coherent, effective and meaningful form |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Synthesise information/data from a variety of sources |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Reach conclusions while recognising the constraints affecting outcomes |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Present quantitative and qualitative information together with analysis, argument and commentary in a form appropriate to different intended audiences |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Ability to work creatively and flexibly with others as part of a team |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Application/Use of Information and Communication Technologies: word-processing, e-mail, internet and statistics/econometrics packages |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Independent learning, communication and time management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Critical self-reflection with the aim of identifying areas for personal and professional development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning at all levels in the degree programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of projects on both an individual and group basis across modules requires students to gather additional information from a variety of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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the institutional framework within which financial markets operate |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The degree programme follows a structured core finance curriculum which progresses from first to final year. Compulsory modules provide coverage of core finance knowledge: economics, quantitative techniques/econometrics, financial institutions and markets, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and corporate finance, derivative securities and international finance. Teaching methods employed across the degree modules include lectures, tutorials, group work, seminars and econometrics lab sessions, Trading Room. Methods of Assessment End-of-term examinations, class tests, group projects, take-home tests and oral presentations are used to assess students’ learning. |
the nature of the main financial markets, the pricing of each market’s financial instruments and appropriate risk management techniques |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The degree programme follows a structured core finance curriculum which progresses from first to final year. Compulsory modules provide coverage of core finance knowledge: economics, quantitative techniques/econometrics, financial institutions and markets, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and corporate finance, derivative securities and international finance. Teaching methods employed across the degree modules include lectures, tutorials, group work, seminars and econometrics lab sessions, Trading Room. Methods of Assessment End-of-term examinations, class tests, group projects, take-home tests and oral presentations are used to assess students’ learning. |
core finance theories and their application to practical problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The degree programme follows a structured core finance curriculum which progresses from first to final year. Compulsory modules provide coverage of core finance knowledge: economics, quantitative techniques/econometrics, financial institutions and markets, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and corporate finance, derivative securities and international finance. Teaching methods employed across the degree modules include lectures, tutorials, group work, seminars and econometrics lab sessions, Trading Room. Methods of Assessment End-of-term examinations, class tests, group projects, take-home tests and oral presentations are used to assess students’ learning. |
the relationship between financial theory and empirical testing |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The degree programme follows a structured core finance curriculum which progresses from first to final year. Compulsory modules provide coverage of core finance knowledge: economics, quantitative techniques/econometrics, financial institutions and markets, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and corporate finance, derivative securities and international finance. Teaching methods employed across the degree modules include lectures, tutorials, group work, seminars and econometrics lab sessions, Trading Room. Methods of Assessment End-of-term examinations, class tests, group projects, take-home tests and oral presentations are used to assess students’ learning. |
financing arrangements and governance structures of business entities factors influencing the investment behaviour of firms and private individuals, the use, and limitations, of financial statements |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The degree programme follows a structured core finance curriculum which progresses from first to final year. Compulsory modules provide coverage of core finance knowledge: economics, quantitative techniques/econometrics, financial institutions and markets, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and corporate finance, derivative securities and international finance. Teaching methods employed across the degree modules include lectures, tutorials, group work, seminars and econometrics lab sessions, Trading Room. Methods of Assessment End-of-term examinations, class tests, group projects, take-home tests and oral presentations are used to assess students’ learning. |
quantitative analysis techniques |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The degree programme follows a structured core finance curriculum which progresses from first to final year. Compulsory modules provide coverage of core finance knowledge: economics, quantitative techniques/econometrics, financial institutions and markets, financial statement analysis, corporate governance and corporate finance, derivative securities and international finance. Teaching methods employed across the degree modules include lectures, tutorials, group work, seminars and econometrics lab sessions, Trading Room. Methods of Assessment End-of-term examinations, class tests, group projects, take-home tests and oral presentations are used to assess students’ learning. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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construct arguments and exercise problem-solving skills in the context of financial theory |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Subject-specific skills are developed across modules and between levels of the programme. Methods of Assessment Summative assessment of subject-specific skills is an integral part of all statistical/econometric based modules from level I to level III. Mathematics for finance at level I, quantitative economics at level II and applied econometrics at level III include end-of-term exams, class tests and project-work assessment methods. |
read and critically evaluate finance related literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Subject-specific skills are developed across modules and between levels of the programme. Methods of Assessment Summative assessment of subject-specific skills is an integral part of all statistical/econometric based modules from level I to level III. Mathematics for finance at level I, quantitative economics at level II and applied econometrics at level III include end-of-term exams, class tests and project-work assessment methods. |
evaluate/interpret financial data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Subject-specific skills are developed across modules and between levels of the programme. Methods of Assessment Summative assessment of subject-specific skills is an integral part of all statistical/econometric based modules from level I to level III. Mathematics for finance at level I, quantitative economics at level II and applied econometrics at level III include end-of-term exams, class tests and project-work assessment methods. |
apply computer-based statistical/econometric techniques to the analysis and evaluation of data |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Subject-specific skills are developed across modules and between levels of the programme. Methods of Assessment Summative assessment of subject-specific skills is an integral part of all statistical/econometric based modules from level I to level III. Mathematics for finance at level I, quantitative economics at level II and applied econometrics at level III include end-of-term exams, class tests and project-work assessment methods. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Statistical Methods | ECO1003 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 0% | 70% | ||
Mathematics for Finance | FIN1002 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 10% | 20% | 70% | ||
Financial Reporting and Analysis | FIN1003 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 10% | 70% | ||
Principles of Economics | ECO1001 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 0% | 30% | 70% | ||
Price Theory | ECO1002 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
Instruments, Markets and Institutions | FIN1004 | 1 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Introduction to Econometrics | ECO2008 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
Managerial Economics | ECO2009 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Investment Analysis | FIN2010 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Monetary Theory | FIN2014 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 70% | 30% | 0% | ||
Behavioural Finance | FIN2019 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
EXCEL and VBA | FIN2020 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 37% | 63% | 0% | ||
Queen's Management School Placement Year | FIN3333 | 3 | 120 | YES | YES | 30 weeks | N | YES | 70% | 30% | 0% | |
Capital Markets | FIN3013 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 10% | 70% | ||
International Finance | FIN3015 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 45% | 55% | 0% | ||
Corporate Finance | FIN3016 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 75% | 25% | 0% | ||
Financial Engineering | FIN3017 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% | ||
Financial Econometrics | FIN3018 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
Fixed Income Instruments | FIN3020 | 4 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 25% | 0% | 75% |
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