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Learning Outcomes
1. | Critically reflect on their financial decision-making ability by employing simulation and optimisation techniques with the use of financial models; | ||
2. | Contextualise and concisely convey the impact of change on different aspects of the financial information using computer based financial applications; | ||
3. | Critically review the impact of contemporary and emerging technologies that are impacting the work flows and processes of financial institutions and corporate finance functions; and, | ||
4. | Exhibit communication and presentation skills using financial data. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Test | In class test (short answer theoretical and calculations question) | 20% |
Project | Group report on Spreadsheet Models and presentation | 40% |
Case Study | Case studies applying financial modelling | 40% |
Required reading
The future of FinTech: integrating finance and technology in financial services, ebook
Nicoletti, B (2017),
Palgrave Macmillan.
Principles of financial modelling: model design and best practices using Excel and VBA. ebook
Rees, M. (2018),
[s. l.]: Wiley
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