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In this module we begin by looking at the types and sources of finance for a company. Next we seek to understand the cost of capital and the major theories that guide us. Next comes sources of long-term finance: capital, debt and hybrid finance. Finally, we study Asset-Backed Securitisation and Covered Bonds which are newer sources of long-term finance.

In this module we begin by looking at the types and sources of finance for a company. Next we seek to understand the cost of capital and the major theories that guide us. Next comes sources of long-term finance: capital, debt and hybrid finance. Finally, we study Asset-Backed Securitisation and Covered Bonds which are newer sources of long-term finance.

This module covers topics such as investment appraisal, evaluation of corporate investment, M&A, corporate governance issues in both theoretical and empirical aspects, and thus provides the knowledge which may be required for managers. The materials may be extended by including new findings in the research literature and students can get more up-to-date knowledge in the corporate finance area.

In this module we begin by looking at the types and sources of finance for a company. Next we seek to understand the cost of capital and the major theories that guide us. Next comes sources of long-term finance: capital, debt and hybrid finance. Finally, we study Asset-Backed Securitisation and Covered Bonds which are newer sources of long-term finance.

In this module we begin by looking at the types and sources of finance for a company. Next we seek to understand the cost of capital and the major theories that guide us. Next comes sources of long-term finance: capital, debt and hybrid finance. Finally, we study Asset-Backed Securitisation and Covered Bonds which are newer sources of long-term finance.

The overall aim of this module is to provide an overarching understanding of the financial management of corporate organisations. Specifically, the module will firstly give students an overview of the importance of accounting processes as key parts of wider corporate financial management decision-making processes, taking into account both internal and external stakeholders. Following this underpinning, the module will continue to explore corporate finance as a key part of the successful development and effective organisation of any corporation in a highly interdependent global business environment. This section of the module will look into how corporations strive to maximise shareholders' wealth, assess investments and determine the costs of capital when making financing decisions.

Companies are the business vehicle of choice world-wide and one of the key issues both for investors and for regulators is the structure, composition and responsibilities of the board of directors. The real power in a company tends to be concentrated in the board with the result that directors may be inclined to advance their own interests rather than the interests of the investors (while risking the investors’ money, of course).

When companies collapse, often with substantial losses to investors and creditors, regulators too want to know why the board failed to manage the business in a sustainable way.

Hence, corporate governance is the key issue in the sustainability of large enterprises. Corporate governance is about the structure and composition of boards of directors, especially in traded companies (i.e. companies with shares traded on stock exchanges).

Much of the UK Corporate Governance Code, which leads the world in this regard, is focused on the structure, role and responsibilities of the board. The Code is ‘soft’ law, but is a significant regulatory tool coupled with the framework of hard law regulation of traded companies (statute and stock exchange rules). Practically every developed economy has a corporate governance code, most are based on the UK Code, and there are international examples as well, such as the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance. All focus on the role of the board.

This module will focus on board governance issues, from composition and structure, to tasks and responsibilities, particularly with respect to risk management, strategy, long-termism and sustainability.

The module provides an introduction to corporate governance from organisational, economic and accounting perspectives.

The module provides an introduction to corporate governance from organisational, economic and accounting perspectives.

The module provides an introduction to corporate governance from organisational, economic and accounting perspectives.