International Business and Finance

The module introduces the principles of Business and Finance through an examination of key elements of Finance and Accounting.

It considers the principles of business accounts, including the balance sheet, profit and loss account and key financial ratios. It introduces opportunity costs assessments of financial viability, including Net Present Value (NPV), and payback period including discounts, or expected rates of return or revenues. It introduces the principles that determine the rate of exchange. It includes the practical application of Excel to real accounts and enables students to undertake key aspects of modelling, to assess the performance of firms and the viability of investments.

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