MODULE SPECIFICATION – UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

KEY FACTS

Module name Final Year Project - BSc Banking & International FinanceModule code IF3000School Cass Business SchoolDepartment or equivalent UG Programme (Cass Business School)UK credits 30ECTS 15Level 6Delivery location(partnership programmesonly)

MODULE SUMMARY

Module outline and aims

The dissertation is a vital and substantial part of the final year of the degree. It will serveas a basis of discussion with prospective employers and as principal evidence ofmastery of the chosen discipline. The dissertation aims to provide a link between thevarious subjects studied in the degree, while encouraging the production of independentresearch. It also aims to develop your critical nature; your ability to select appropriatemethods of investigation and capacity to produce sound conclusions based on yourresearch findings.

It aims:- To encourage independent thinking and initiative.- To encourage the production of work of an individual and critical nature.- To develop an ability to select appropriate methods of investigation and to producesound conclusions based on findings.- To provide an exercise in analysis and presentation.- To assist in developing the facility to communicate clearly and concisely.- To provide a link between the various subjects studied in the degree.- To give you responsibility for, and experience of, carrying out a project andof planning your time and resources appropriately.

Content outline

You are free to choose your own project topic, although it must be approved by yourproject supervisor. Any area relevant to your degree is eligible. Clearly, it is preferablefor you to choose a subject close to your personal interests and career ambitions. Youwill need to ensure access to suitable data sources and should choose a topic, whichpresents a suitable challenge.

Students who have completed a placement year usually select a topic relevant to theirplacement company.

WHAT WILL I BE EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE?

On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to:

Knowledge and understanding:- Understand the process of formulating an appropriate research topic

- Show knowledge of main research methodologies

- Understand methods of analysis of empirical data

- Establish a theoretical framework and critically evaluate theory

Skills:- Analyse a sector, specific business corporation, or function related to the specificareas of banking and finance

- Find and combine suitable materials on a given subject

- Write an extended and professional presented report accessible to a non-specialistaudience

- Interpret qualitative and quantitative data related to subject specific area

- Identify and critically evaluate methodological concerns which arise from themethods or sources used

- Draw inferences and conclusions from discussion of theory and evidence andmake recommendation based on the analysis undertaken

- Organise your time to ensure that deadlines are met

Values and attitudes:- Collect data and interpret findings in a professional and ethical manner

- Develop assurance, confidence, and self-belief in the ability to apply the skills andknowledge learnt on the degree

HOW WILL I LEARN?One-to-one supervision by a member of academic staff, including preliminarydiscussion of reading materials, scrutiny of December submission and comments ondraft version of final report.

Teachingcomponent

Teachingtype

Contacthours

Self-directedstudyhours

Placementhours

Totalstudentlearninghours

Supervisionof final yearproject

ProjectSupervision

5 295 0 300

Totals 5 295 300

WHAT TYPES OF ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK CAN I EXPECT?

Assessments

Write up and submission of an approximate10,000 word dissertation.

Assessmentcomponent

Assessmenttype

Weighting Minimumqualifyingmark

Pass/Fail?

Final YearProject

Dissertation 100 40 N/A

Assessment criteria

Assessment Criteria are descriptions of the skills, knowledge or attributes students needto demonstrate in order to complete an assessment successfully and Grade-RelatedCriteria are descriptions of the skills, knowledge or attributes students need todemonstrate to achieve a certain grade or mark in an assessment. Assessment Criteriaand Grade-Related Criteria for module assessments will be made

Feedback on assessment

Following an assessment, students will be given their marks and feedback in line withthe Assessment Regulations and Policy. More information on the timing and type offeedback that will be provided for each assessment will be available from the moduleleader.

Assessment Regulations

The Pass mark for the module is 40%. Any minimum qualifying marks for specificassessments are listed in the table above. The weighting of the different componentscan also be found above. The Programme Specification contains information on whathappens if you fail an assessment component or the module.

INDICATIVE READING LIST

Collis J. & Hussey R. (2009) Business Research: A Practical Guide forUndergraduate and Postgraduate Students, Palgrave and Macmillan.

Version: 2.0Version date: July 2013For use from: 2013-14

Appendix: see http://www.hesa.ac.uk/content/view/1805/296/ for the full list of JACScodes and descriptions

Module: Final Year Project - BSc Banking & International FinanceModule Code: IF3000School: Cass Business SchoolDepartment: UG Programme (Cass Business School)

CODES

HESA Code Description Price Group27 Business and

Management StudiesD

JACS Code Description Percentage (%)N300 The study of financial

systems, regulations andreporting.

100