MAN-10015 - Accounting Principles

Coordinator: Shirley Geyi Xu Tel: +44 1782 7 33254

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Level: Level 4

Credits: 15

Study Hours: 150

School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts and key techniques of accounting. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of accounting, providing them with key transferable employability skills. The syllabus includes income statements, balance sheets and budgeting. The module is delivered through weekly lectures and tutorials.

Aims

The module aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and key techniques of accounting; to develop students' knowledge and understanding of basic principles of accounting; and to provide transferable employability skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain fundamental concepts of accounting: 1,2
Relate specific applications of accounting information to a business context: 1,2
Apply numerical and literacy skills to accounting topics: 1,2
Apply the basic principles of accounting: 1,2

Study hours

18 hours lectures
6 hours tutorials
Lecture and tutorial preparation 40 hours
Private study 60 hours
Examination preparation 26 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Unseen Exam weighted 40%
1 hour computer test
1 hour computer test

2: Unseen Exam weighted 60%
Take-away exam
Assessment 2 is a take-away exam which will be available on KLE for 24-hours for students to answer and submit their answer via Turnitin File. Although students have been given significant time to complete this exam script, we expect most students to spend no more than 3 hours to complete and submit their answers via Turnitin (with a maximum of 2,000 words). Answers should be as accurate and concise as possible.

MAN-10015 - Module Specification Keele Business School Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

MAN-10015 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences