CO3105 - Financial Modelling

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Not available to new students. Only available to students enrolled pre 2005 with the appropriate approval.

This subject will focus on the principles and practices of financial modelling; the design and development of computer-based financial models for planning, control and decision making in the accounting and finance environment. Emphasis will be placed on the learning of the effective and efficient use of applications software in accounting and finance, especially spreadsheets.

Learning Outcomes

• ability to demonstrate competence at an advanced level in the design of financial models in a spreadsheet environment, including defined input areas, validating input and simple navigation;
• ability to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the features of the Microsoft Excel electronic spreadsheet software package in terms of modelling financial/business strategies;
• ability to understand and apply the general principles of financial modelling in the areas of accounting, finance and management accounting.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

CO2611 and CO2101

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Dr Rafiuddin Ahmed.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (20%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.