Financial and Economic Environment

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	GA_BFAGC_S07
Level	7
Duration	1 semester
Credits	10
Method of Delivery	Blended
Campus Locations	Mayo
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Course Overview

This is a 10 credit module covering elements of accounting and economics.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an overview of the financial and economic context within which organisations operate. It will afford students the opportunity to appreciate the central role of the financial function in an organisation.

It will also offer students an insight into the importance to the organisation of the economic environment.

This course is classified as a Special Purpose Award (SPA).

Course Details

Year 1

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
Year	Financial and Economic Environment The aim of this module is to provide students with an overview of the financial and economic context within which organisations operate. It will afford students the opportunity to appreciate the central role of the financial function in an organisation. It will also offer students an insight into the importance to the organisation of the economic environment. Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the nature, purpose, role and scope of financial information. 2. Analyse and evaluate financial data and information. 3. Definespecific cost terms and explain howthese costs relate to business decision-making. 4. Explain the budgetary process, prepare and reconcile flexedstatements and identify theirimportance inan organisational control. 5. Describe the nature, purposes, context and principles of economics and apply these principles to resource allocation decisions. 6. Interpret the role, and the limitations, of the free market system in resource allocation including in the context of sustainability. 7. Explain the nature of economic growth, its drivers and its limitations, including in the context of sustainability. 8. Contribute to debate on contemporary economic issues.	10	Mandatory

Recommended Study Hours per week

Students are encouraged to engage in study time outside the time-tabled delivery of the course.

Examination and Assessment

100% continuous assessment.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

The course is delivered in ‘block delivery’ mode over approximately two-days per month (Thursdays and Fridays) at the ATU Mayo Campus and online.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

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