Unit name | Foundations of Finance and Economics |
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Unit code | LANG00040 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | QCA-3 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Mr. Sarda |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and 5.0 in each part of the test |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Centre for Academic Language and Development |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This is a 20-credit unit within the International Foundation Programme which aims to provide students with an introduction to finance and economics. The first teaching block will focus on the core concepts of finance and economics while the second teaching block will provide students with an opportunity to explore either finance or economics in more depth.
By the end of teaching block 1, topics covered may include:
For students pursing finance in teaching block 2, topics covered may include:
For students pursing economics in teaching block 2, topics covered may include:
By the end of the unit, students will be able to:
Students will attend 3 hours of study per week. Learning is facilitated in sessions involving a combination of teacher-led input, combined with practical, workshop-style exercises. On-line delivery of materials through Blackboard VLE.
Formative assessment:
Summative assessment:
Readings from a range of sources will be used to support and underpin individual activities. However, the following are indicative texts for students wishing for a general reading in the subject:
Edexcel Complete Revision & Practice with Online Edition (CGP A-Level Business, 2019)
A-Level Economics: Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice (CGP A-Level Economics, 2015)
For more in-depth reading in the subject, students should consult:
Foundations of Finance (Keown, Martin and Petty, 2016)
Foundations of Economics (Gillespie, 2019)