Postgraduate Course: Public Sector Financial Management (CMSE11030)
Course Outline
| School |
Business School |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Common Courses (Management School) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course aims to develop students knowledge and understanding of students financial management within the public sector. Students will be introduced to the major financial tools used within the public sector. The course aims to develop a critical as well as an operational capability of students in analysing and handling the above mentioned tools. The course intends to develop a capability and knowledge that students will be able to develop in their specific working environment. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The intended learning outcomes aims to make the students able to:
- compare, appraise and evaluate different financial management techniques;
- identify strengths and weakness of the major financial tools in use, drawing on appropriate examples;
- demonstrate an understanding of financial management concepts and terminology.
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Assessment Information
| Student will be assessed on both coursework (30%) and a final exam (70%). For the coursework students are expected to hand in an essay of maximum 2,000 words. The exam will be of two hours duration. No exemptions will be offered |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Iris Bosa
Tel: (0131 6)51 3025
Email: Iris.Bosa@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Eileen Robinson
Tel: (0131 6)51 3028
Email: eileen.robinson@ed.ac.uk |
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