1. Mr J Patel Alperton College 2010

2. The course is:  Level 4  Optional  Is weighted at 25% of your final grade  The course has a 12 week duration

3. There are four Learning Objectives (LO1-LO4)  LO1: Explain the finance function within an organisation and its relationship with stakeholders  LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of key financial analysis tools and statements  LO3: Conduct an evaluation of an organisation’s risk profile, capital structure and capital investments and make recommendations  LO4: Explain key additional financial decisions and financial management processes.

4.  Lecturing  Written assignments  Group activities  Individual and group presentations  Exam revision and practice

5.  You can consult your tutor(s)  The Internet!  Textbooks: 1)Ross, Westerfield, Jaffe (2007), Modern Financial Management: McGraw-Hill Higher Education 2) James C. Van Horne (2003), Financial Management and Policy: 12 th Ed. Prentice Hall Publishing