FI1004: FINANCE 1: FINANCE, RISK AND INVESTMENT (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16

Course Overview

This foundation course in finance, risk and investment is the requisite for several degree programmes and for level 2 real estate and finance courses. The module considers the nature and operation of investment markets, focusing on three asset classes; shares, bonds and real estate. It looks at the characteristics of these investment options in terms of their risks and returns. The module introduces basic financial mathematics: time value of money, calculation of present values and investment rates of return. Finally, it considers the role of financial institutions and regulatory bodies in personal finance, where consumers and financial markets interact.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	1
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Old Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Yuan Zhao

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

PO1001 Introduction to Investment and Finance (Studied)
PO1002 Finance, Risk and Investment (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

The module considers the nature and operation of investment markets with a focus on three major asset classes; shares, bonds and real estate. It looks at the characteristics of these different investment options, especially in terms of the risks and returns associated with each. The module also introduces basic financial mathematics involving the time value of money, calculation of present and future values, and the computing of rates of return for investments or projects. Finally, it considers the role of financial institutions and regulatory bodies, and the area of personal finance in which consumers and financial markets interact.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

One 2-hour examination containing multiple choice and written elements (75%)
Continuous assessment comprising of online quizzes (25%).

Resit

One 2-hour examination containing multiple choice and written elements (100%).

Formative Assessment

Practice multiple choice questions during delivery of the module.

Feedback

A written feedback form will be produced for the essay or report once marked. Practice multiple choice exercises will be followed by an indicative mark and worked solutions.

Course Learning Outcomes