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Section 2: Core Programme Information Programme name Accounting and Finance Reason(s) if name different from the one approved by PDAC n/a First character of the code obtained from your Faculty/Institute/School
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Remaining characters of the code
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Lead Faculty/Institute/School King's Business School Lead department King's Business School Campus Strand Campus Other academic units involved? No Programme organiser DR JEREMY MORALES Programme level 6 Programme length in years:
Normal qualification: full-time Bachelor of Science (Hons) More than one pathway? No Pathway(s) Pathway title Available exclusively/specifically designed for a specific group of people? No Teacher training course? No What type of teacher training is this course? Not a teacher training course Exclusively for incoming study abroad/exchange students No Section 3: Award details Awarding body King's College London Teaching institution (HESA) Student is taught wholly at reporting institution Joint teaching institution n/a Final award Accounting and Finance Credit value 360 - 390
ECTS credit value 180 - 195 Special criteria n/a Nested awards within this programme? No Will the main programme include the standard exit awards for its award type? Standard exit awards Rationale for there being either non-standard or no exit awards for this programme n/a Date variation to the Regulations agreed by the College Assessment Board (CAB) n/a Section 4: Collaborative provision, partnerships and placements Programme involved in any collaborative activity? No Does the collaboration involve one of the following? (Joint award within UoL, Joint award outwith UoL, Multiple, Dual) n/a Institution responsible for administration n/a Institution awarding degree n/a Types of collaboration (^) n/a Partner institution(s) (^) INS code INS Name Country Type of collaborating institution No collaborating organisation Partnership agreement n/a Part 1 of Partner profile (if applicable) n/a Nature of involvement of external body n/a Percentage delivered by external body n/a Mechanisms to insure monitoring n/a Off-campus visit report n/a Off-campus study or placement type n/a Nature of study or placement n/a Compulsory? n/a n/a Credit gained from activity n/a Year(s) the off-campus study or placement type takes place: full-time n/a Rationale n/a
Section 8: Educational Objectives The programme provides knowledge and understanding of the following
- Demonstrate an understanding that accounting and finance are broadly based social science disciplines with connections to a number of other fields such as sociology, law, economics, politics and computer science.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the financial dimension of business issues but also the ways in which accounting and finance practices have significant implications for social welfare. What intellectual skills are provided by the programme?
- Discuss the crucial functions that financial information and its interpretation play in the wider functioning of financial markets.
- Assess and critically engage with issues of accountability and sustainability, including how financial decisions impact multiple stakeholders, in a contemporary global context.
- Confidently use collaborative, inter-cultural, and inter-disciplinary skills in real time to work in diverse teams with a global mindset What practical skills are provided by the programme?
- Analyse, synthesise and critically assess financial information to offer critical evaluations of the impact and effectiveness of current management practices.
- Estimate and discuss how technological developments impact organisations, markets and societies. What generic/transferabl e skills are provided by the programme?
- Demonstrate strong written and vocal communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate strong numerical skill and financial literacy. Section 9: QAA Benchmarking Relevant QAA subject benchmark and/or professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines Subject Benchmark Statement: Business and Management, QAA February 2015, http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/information-andguidance/publication?PubID=2915#.WvQ5eH_4baA How the programme has been informed by relevant subject benchmark statement(s) and/or professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines While designing the BSc in Accounting and Finance we were guided by Business and Management subject benchmarks (February 2015, QAA) and these are reflected in the programme’s aims and learning outcomes. In particular, we were intent on graduates being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organisations, the business environment they operate in and their management, global business environment and the management of risk (QAA Subject Benchmark Statement, Business and Management, 3. Subject knowledge, understanding and skills). This is evident in 14. Educational Aims of the Programme. The programme contains a selection of modules in areas listed in 3.7 of the Subject Benchmark Statement, i.e. Finance; People; Organisational behaviour; Information systems and business intelligence; Business policy and strategy, Business innovation and entrepreneurship; and Social responsibility (see programme structure). The programme is also designed so that students acquire a range of cognitive and intellectual skills recommended by the Subject Benchmark Statement (3.9), i.e. problem solving and critical analysis; research, commercial acumen; innovation and enterprise; numeracy, as outlined in 15, Skills and other attributes Section 10: Department contribution to teaching Contributing department(s) Department % contribution King's Business School 100 Nature of the contribution of each Department n/a
Rationale for the particular subject combination in the case of undergraduate Joint Honours programmes n/a Section 13: Programme Structure and curriculum Credits taken in each year of the programme Year Full-time Part-time Year 1 (^120) n/a Year 2 120 n/a Year 3 120 n/a Year 4 Year 5 Pattern of study First year: 12 x 10 credit core modules; optional Foreign Language or Principles of Marketing as additional credit (15 credit) Second year: a combination of compulsory and optional 15 credit modules. Optional Foreign Language as additional credit (15 credit). Students can study abroad for a term or a year in year 2 of the programme. Third year: a selection of compulsory and optional 15-30 credit modules; 30 credit must be selected out of: Mergers and Acquisitions; Taxation; Private Equity and Venture Capital; Fixed Income; Advanced Audit and Assurance; 6SSMN365). 30 credit Project module is optional. Year Code Title Credit level / value Status Pre-req module Co-req module Assessment 1 4QQMN Social Science & Modern Business I 4/10 Core Coursework Written Examination 1 4QQMN501 Introduction to Financial Reporting 4/10 Core Coursework Written Examination 1 4QQMN136 Introduction to Microeconomics 4/10 Core Written Examination 1 4QQMN504 Principles of Finance 4/10 Core Written Examination 1 4QQMN503 Mathematics for Accounting and Finance 4/10 Core Written Examination 1 4QQMN138 Organisational Behaviour 4/10 Core Coursework Written Examination 1 4QQMN140 Business Ethics 4/10 Core Coursework Written Examination 1 4QQMN502 Introduction to Management Accounting 4/10 Core Written Examination 1 4QQMN1 46 Introduction to Macroeconomics 4/10 Core Written Examination 1 4QQMN505 Capital Markets and Financial Institutions 4/10 Core Written Examination
Year Code Title Credit level / value Status Pre-req module Co-req module Assessment 3 6SSMN348 International Organisational Change HRM 6/15 Optional Written Examination 3 6SSMN349 International Financial Systems 6/15 Optional Written Examination 3 6SSMN350 Communication in Organisations 6/15 Optional Coursework 3 6SSMN354 International Marketing 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6SSMN359 Leadership: Theory and Practice 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6SSMN361 Marketing Communications 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6SSMN362 International Corporate Governance 6/15 Optional Written Examination 3 6SSMN364 Company Law 6/15 Optional Written Examination 3 6SSMN365 The Social Psychology of Financial Markets 6/15 Optional Written Examination 3 6SSMN961 Applied Econometrics 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6SSMN962 Money and Banking 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6SSMN963 Economic Growth 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6SSMN966 Public Economics: Advanced Topics 6/15 Optional Written Examination 3 6SSMN967 Health Economics 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6SSMN351 Governance and Accountability 6/15 Optional Coursework 3 6SSMN352 Financial Statement Analysis 6/15 Optional Coursework Written Examination 3 6QQMN 566 Advanced Corporate Finance 6/15 Compulsory Coursework Written Examination 3 6QQMN565 Accounting, Organisations and Society 6/15 Compulsory Coursework 3 6QQMN564 Innovative Technologies, Accounting and Finance 6 /15 Optional Examination, coursework 3 6QQMN562 Private Equity 6 /15 Optional Coursework 3 6QQMN561 Taxation 6 /15 Optional Examination, Coursework If a Master’s programme, are level 6 credits permitted within the programme? n/a Level 6 credit details n/a Max credits for condoned fail? 45 Students permitted to take additional credits? Yes Additional credit details As per regulations Students permitted to take a substitute module Yes Substitute module details As per regulations
Year Code Title Credit level / value Status Pre-req module Co-req module Assessment Exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? No Exception details n/a Additional information to explain the programme structure n/a Section 14: Examination Boards and marking College's standard marking criteria used? Standard UG Relevant marking criteria if non-standard n/a To which Board of Examiners will this Programme report? UG Accounting and Finance Assessment Sub-Board Board of Examiners already exist? Has been set up Process for nominating External Examiners commenced? Yes Nomination(s) details if known (^) Professor S Cook Professor R Upward Dr G Voulgaris Dr G Bratsiotis Professor I Szmigin Section 15: Inclusivity Inclusivity The publicity and programme handbook will clearly communicate to students the key skills that will be required during the programme, programme structure, the content of each module, the intended teaching and assessment methods to be used and the module’s status. Requests from students with learning disabilities are assessed against the King’s Inclusion Plan (KIP) and support provided where necessary. This might include, but not be limited to, the recording of lectures and/or class discussions and/or early access to lecture and seminar materials. Advice will be taken from the Disability Advisory Service to ensure assessment methods do not unfairly discriminate against students with disabilities. Personal Tutors are made aware of a student’s KIP and are encouraged to discuss this with the student so that student receives appropriate support. Module outlines and published materials specify the assessment methods that will be used. A wide range of assessment methods will be used. Students with a learning disability or dyslexia and/or other conditions will be provided alternative assessment and/or deadline extensions if necessary. Guidelines from the College’s Equalities Unit will be followed. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance - UBSH3QSSAF
