Introductory Finance for Economics

Description

In this module, you will be introduced to the financing and investment decisions that financial managers make, and the financial market context in which those decisions are made. You will explore how financial managers evaluate investment opportunities and manage risk to maximise shareholder value. You will develop an understanding of key financial theories and tools, including financial statement analysis, the time value of money, and risk-return relationships. Through a combination of theoretical analysis, problem-solving exercises, and practical applications, you will build the quantitative and critical skills required to interpret financial information, evaluate investment projects, and understand the pricing of financial assets within competitive markets. Restrictions on availability: Only available to Level 1 students in the School of Economics Teaching methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study Assessment: Formal Exam, Classroom testing Restrictions: Only available to Level 1 students in the School of Economics Staff Contact: WHITEHOUSE EMILY Teaching Methods: Lectures, Seminars, Independent Study Assessment: Formal Exam, Classroom testing Information on the department responsible for this unit (Economics): Departmental Home Page Teaching timetable | NOTE The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. URLs used in these pages are subject to year-on-year change. For this reason we recommend that you do not bookmark these pages or set them as favourites. Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2026-27.