The document outlines instructions for updating a PowerPoint presentation on IT careers for potential students, emphasizing recent data on job growth, salaries, and educational programs. It details a series of tasks including the creation of SmartArt graphics, tables, and charts, as well as their formatting requirements. Additionally, there's a discussion on corporate finance principles and efficient market hypothesis relevant for students assessing financial decision-making in business contexts.

1. Ahmed_Exp22_PPT_Ch03_CumulativeAssessment_IT
Careers.pptx
IT Careers
The growing demand
Projected Job Growth (2016-26)
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook

2. Median Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Number of Jobs (2016)
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Grader - Instructions PPT 2022
ProjectExp22_PowerPoint_Ch03_CumulativeAssessment_IT_Ca
reers
Project Description:
As the department chair of Information Technology at the
college, you often give presentations on IT Careers to potential

3. students. You have been asked to to update the presentation
with recent data on the programs you offer at the college that
will prepare students for a career in IT.
Steps to Perform:
Step
Instructions
Points Possible
1
Start PowerPoint. Download and open the file named
Exp22_PPT_Ch03_CumulativeAssessment_IT Careers.pptx.
Grader has automatically added your last name to the beginning
of the filename.
0
2
Insert a Title and Content layout slide after Slide 1. Type
Jobs in IT in the Title Placeholder.
Insert a Trapezoid List SmartArt graphic in the content
placeholder. Type the following in the Text pane as first level
bullet points. Remove any unneeded bullet points in the Text
pane.
Software applications
developerInformation security analystComputer systems
analystDatabase administratorComputer network
architectManagement analyst
20
3
Apply the Moderate Effect SmartArt style. Change the color to
Colorful – Accent Colors.
8
4
On Slide 4, insert a two column, seven row table in the content

4. placeholder.
Type the following information into the table:
Row 1: Col 1:
Profession; Col 2:
Salary Per Year
Row 2: Col 1
Software applications developer; Col 2:
$103,560
Row 3: Col 1:
Information security analyst; Col 2:
$95,510
Row 4: Col 1:
Computer systems analyst; Col 2:
$88,270
Row 5: Col 1:
Database administrator; Col 2:
$87,020
Row 6: Col 1:
Computer network architect; Col 2:
$104,650
Row 7: Col 1:
Management analyst; Col 2:
$82,450
12
5
Apply the Light Style 2 – Accent 4 table style.
4
6
Add a new column to the left of column 1. Merge the cells in
the new column. Set the cell width of the merged cell to
0.79". Type
2016 in the new column and rotate the
text 270°. Center the text in the cell horizontally. Increase the
font size of the text to 28 pt. Change the cell shading to White,
Text 1.

5. 14
7
Set the text in the table to Center Vertically. Set the table
height to
4.2" and the width to
10.7".
11
8
Change the layout of Slide 3 to Title Only.
2
9
Start Excel. Download and open the file named
ITData.xlsx and save it as
ITData_LastFirst.xlsx. Copy the chart
from the Job Growth Percentage worksheet and embed the chart
using Paste Special on Slide 3. Paste as Microsoft Office
Graphic Object.
Note, Mac users: Paste as Microsoft
Office Graphic Object.
8
10
Size the chart to a height of
4.5". Position the chart horizontally at
1" and vertically at
1.85".
6
11
On Slide 5, create a Clustered Column chart with the following
data:

6. In cell A1, type
Profession and in cell B1 type
# of Jobs.Then populate A2:B7 with the
following values:
Software applications developer
1,256,200Information security analyst
100,000Computer system analyst 600,500Database
administrator 119,500Computer network
architect 162,700Management analyst
806,400
Change the source data to use the range A1:B7.
10
12
Make the following changes to the clustered column chart:
• Apply Chart Style 9
• Apply the Layout 4 Quick Layout
• Remove the legend and y-axis
5
13
Save and close
Exp22_PPT_Ch03_CumulativeAssessment_ITCareers.pptx. Exit
PowerPoint. Submit the file as directed.
0
Total Points
100
Created On: 06/14/2022 1
Exp22_PowerPoint_Ch03_CumulativeAssessment - IT
Careers 1.2

7. ITData.xlsx
Job Growth PercentageJob Outlook 2016-26Profession%
GrowthSoftware applications developer19%Information security
analyst18%Computer system analyst21%Database
administrator11%Computer network architect9%Management
analyst14%
Projected Growth 2016-26
% Growth
Software applications developer Information security analyst
Computer system analyst Database administrator
Computer network architect Management analyst 0.19
0.18 0.21 0.11 0.09 0.14000000000000001
Objective 3
The Efficient Market Hypothesis 3
1.mobility 4
2.limitations 4
Rational investor 4
The intrinsic value of stocks 5
A. Discounted Cash Flow Model 5
B. Internal rate of return model 5
C. Zero growth model 5
D. Constant growth model 5
Fundamental analysis 6
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) 6
Mispriced securities 7
References 9

8. 2
Objective
The purpose of this research is to understand the content and
basic knowledge of the theory, which will play a role in our
future research, and apply what we learned in this research to
future learning and research .
TheEfficientMarketHypothesis
Economists and academics have broadly acknowledged the
efficient market hypothesis (EMH), as defined by Fama in his
important survey article “Efficient Capital Markets” (Fama
1970), which states that securities markets are efficient in the
reflection of
news/information about particular stocks or about the overall
market as a whole . The generally accepted view is that
the information flow is smooth, and that it is incorporated
into the stock market without any delay . Therefore, technical
analysis, which is the study of past stock prices in an effort to
forecast future prices, and fundamental analysis, which is the
exploration of financial information (such as asset values and
company earnings) to help investors select “under-priced”
stocks, may not permit an investor to realise returns greater
than those that could be gained by holding a randomly chosen
portfolio of stocks, at least not with comparable risk.
Characteristicsofefficientmarkets
For an effective market, the speed of information integration is
critical . The efficient market is to adjust the asset price
according to the corresponding information . For
investors, the higher the timeliness, the earlier they can predict
the price, and the more timely they can judge the market
trend. Faster people will certainly get more returns in one step .
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9. 1 .mobility
Effective markets can integrate information on the premise that
information flows . Market behavior is group behavior, not
individual or minority behavior. Only when most
individuals in the market get information and respond to
information, can the market show overall consistency .
2 .limitations
There is neither a completely effective market nor a completely
ineffective market. Under certain circumstances, an effective
market will also show inefficiency and confusion . This
limitation mainly comes from the psychological characteristics
of the group . The group's mind is easy to reach a consensus,
but it is also easy to be affected by external things, its own
desires and other irrational factors . When the consensus
reached by the group deviates from the objective facts and
ignores some key factors, it is the time when an invalid market
appears .
Rationalinvestor
As far as the stock market is concerned, the behavioral
characteristics of rational investors are mainly as follows: set
exit and entry conditions and resolutely implement them, and
rest at other times .
The partial or short-term ineffectiveness of the market is a
mistake made by the market. It is rare for the market to make
mistakes, especially consensus mistakes, but they always
occur irregularly . Local mistakes will bring losses to local
individuals, and the consequences of consensus
mistakes will be borne by the whole market.
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This is a rare opportunity for a few investors who can realize

10. the mistakes of the market. In this invalid market, as long as
they master certain investment strategies, they may get the
best return .
What we should know is that this invalid market is partial and
temporary . In the long run, the effectiveness of the market will
always bring this disorder and confusion back to the normal
track. When the market returns to effectiveness, the price will
move closer to the value and eventually return to the value .
Theintrinsicvalueofstocks
The intrinsic value of the stock is the value that analysts believe
the stock represents after analyzing the company's financial
situation, profit prospects and other factors that affect the
growth and decline of the company's production and operation .
This so-called intrinsic value depends on the views of analysts
or investors in a sense, so different conclusions may be drawn
about the same company . There are many methods to calculate
the intrinsic value of stocks, but they are all calculated by
converting future income into the present value (i .e . the
present value of future payments) .
There are generally three methods: the first is the P/E ratio
method. the second method, the asset appraisal value
method,the third method is the sales revenue method.
The calculation methods and models of stock intrinsic value
include:
A . Discounted Cash Flow Model
B . Internal rate of return model
C . Zero growth model
D . Constant growth model

11. Fundamentalanalysis
Fundamental analysis is an analysis method that starts from the
sensitive factors that affect the changes of securities prices,
analyzes and studies the general laws of price changes in the
securities market, and provides scientific basis for investors to
make correct decisions .
Fundamental analysis suggests that the market may incorrectly
price securities in the short term, but it will eventually reach the
correct price . Profits are generated by buying
securities that are priced incorrectly and then waiting for the
market to correct incorrect valuations .
The abnormal variables based on interest expense, sales and
management expense are highly related to the degree of
future stock returns . In a broad sense, these variables can
predict the future stock returns, because they will contain
relevant information about the future company performance
value, and the market has failed to incorporate this
information into the stock price in a timely manner.The authors
plan to implement a fundamental analysis to make a
comparison between Hilton Worldwide and
Marriott International , and determine which company possesses
the better competitive advantage from a long-term perspective .
ModernPortfolioTheory(MPT)
Modern portfolio theory is a normative rather than a descriptive
theory . It provides investors with solutions by showing the best
combination of available assets in the
10
portfolio, so as to maximize the total expected return of a given
risk, or to minimize the portfolio risk under a given expected

12. return level .
In investment and wealth management, select products with
different risks, conduct portfolio asset allocation, and reduce
the volatility of the overall investment income through risk
diversification .
Build investment portfolio between different markets and
varieties to resist the systematic risk of single variety decline in
the single market
Don't put them all in the basket of high risks, but focus on the
markets and fields that you know and are familiar with, and
choose products with less relevance for asset allocation, so as to
maximize investment performance, reduce risks and win the
market.
The author believes that Hilton Group and Marriott Group
belong to the same industry, and the risk differences between
the two companies are difficult to compare and disperse . In
the follow-up study, the author will further study the different
shareholding percentages of different investors in the portfolio
including hotel shares .
Mispricedsecurities
Mispriced securities occurs because some agents rationally draw
erroneous conclusions from the pricing system about
information received by other investors .
In order to make a profit, investors should implement a short-
selling or long-selling strategy according to the actual situation
.
Rational investors
Investors are divided into rational investors and emotional
investors . It is believed that
rational investors invest based on their own rational choices,
which are influenced by goals
and risks, which rational investors will evaluate and judge

13. tolerance for, and validate their conclusions against their goals .
(Resource, 2018) . Rational investors are insightful
investors who also profit from mispriced securities .
The author will follow the advice of rational investors when
conducting follow-up research, because we find that under the
influence of emotions, investors will find it difficult to time the
market and make choices or prediction errors .
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References
Degutis, Augustas, and Lina Novickyte . “THE EFFICIENT
MARKET HYPOTHESIS: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF
LITERATURE AND METHODOLOGY . ” Ekonomika -
Vilniaus universitetas 93 .2 (2014) : 7–23 . Web .
Ying, Qianwei et al . “Stock Investment and Excess Returns: A
Critical Review in the Light of the Efficient Market Hypothesis
. ” Journal of risk and financial management 12 .2 (2019) : 97– .
Web .
Beyhaghi, Mehdi, and James P . Hawley . “Modern Portfolio
Theory and Risk Management : Assumptions and Unintended
Consequences . ” Journal of sustainable finance & investment 3
. 1 (2013) : 17– 37 . Web .
Li, Kevin, and Partha Mohanram . “Fundamental Analysis:
Combining the Search for Quality with the Search for
Value . ” Contemporary accounting research 36 .3 (2019) :
1263– 1298 . Web .
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Analysis and the Cross- Section of Stock Returns: A
Data-Mining Approach . ” The Review of financial studies 30 .4
(2017) : 1382– 1423 . Web .
Eckwert, Bernhard, and Andreas Szczutkowski . “Rationally
Mispriced Assets in Equilibrium . ” Spanish economic review 8

14. .4 (2006) : 285–299 . Web .
Resource . 2018 . The Emotional vs . Rational Investor |
Resource . [online] Available at :
https://resourcereit.com/insight/the-emotional-vs-rational-
investor/
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[Accessed 28 April 2022] .
Mukherjee, Saptarshi, and Sankar De. “When Are Investors
Rational?” The journal of behavioral finance 20. 1 (2019) : 1–
18. Web.
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
MODULE DESCRIPTION 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES3
INDICATIVE CONTENT / AREAS OF STUDY 3
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY 4
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 4
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 5
ASSESSMENT 5
REGULATIONS 6
TEACHING TEAM 6
STUDY PATTERN - MODULE TIMETABLE 7
ASSESSMENT BRIEF 9

15. GRADING INDICATORS 11
HAND IN DATES 14
RETURN OF MARKED WORK 14
READING LIST 14
2
MODULEDESCRIPTION
This module is designed to provide a critical understanding
about the foundations of corporate finance. There will be an
emphasis on applications vital for corporate managers. Students
will examine how individuals and organisations make financial
decisions, and how those decisions might deviate from those
predicted by traditional financial or economic theory. It will
critically evaluate the concepts and tools of financial decision
making and financial management and the application of
financial analysis skills in the facilitation of strategic decision
making. Students will evaluate business information and be
able to analyse how investment and financial decisions
interact to affect the value of the organisation.
LEARNINGOUTCOMES
Onsuccessfulcompletionofthemodule,studentswillbeableto:
1. critically evaluate the concepts and tools of financial
decision-making and corporate financial management;
2. evaluate business information and critically analyse how
investment and financial decisions interact to affect the value of
the organisation;
3. apply financial analysis skills in the facilitation of creative
strategic decision making.
INDICATIVECONTENT/AREASOFSTUDY
The concepts and tools of financial decision making and
financial management and the application of financial analysis
skills in the facilitation of strategic decision making:

16. • Time Value and Cash Flows
• Cash Flows
• Bond and Stock Valuation,
• Risk and return
• Cost of capital
• A Capital Budgeting
• Market efficiency
3
(
TEACHING
AND
LEARNING
STRATEGY
)
The course is designed so that it addresses different student
learning needs, therefore a variety of methodologies are used
which require the students to think critically, speak up and
articulate their positions both verbally and in writing. Learning
techniques include formal lecture-style topic delivery, case
studies, videos and online class activities. Example methods and
exercises from both the academic and practitioner worlds will
be used to emphasize delivery and application. Practical
exercises are intended to build the student’s proficiency in by
delivering knowledge and skills through practical application of
hospitality managerial accounting and finance in ‘real world’
problems.
A combination of below activity types will be used as the core
teaching methods of the module:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities
25%
Guided Independent Study

17. 75%
Placement Learning
0%
(
EXPERIENTIAL
LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES
)
Experiential
Learning
Opportunity
ActivityOutline
SkillsandGraduateAttributes
Developed
Tutorials
In-class exercises and case studies will provide applied
illustrations
Problem solving, critically thinking, team working, build
student proficiency.
4
(
FORMATIVE
ASSESSMENT
)
Formative Assessment:
• In-class exercises with applied illustrations
• Case studies with applied illustrations.
• Pair Group project: 100%

18. (
A
SSESSMENT
)
COURSEWORK(CW1),100%
Summary of Assessment Method: Pair Group project
The pair group project (equivalent to 4000 words) will
apply key financial management principles, through the
analysis of financial data sources, to develop strategic business
options for a corporate business allocated by the tutor.
No make-up activities for pair group project can be planned. It
is students’ responsibility to submit the group project
electronically to UoD platform on timely basis before the due
date. No emailed submissions will be accepted.
In order to ensure a steady progression on your pair group
project and to avoid you spending little time in the beginning of
the term and too much time at the end of the term to work on
your group project, the following milestones have been put into
place and have to be adhered to:
- Week 3: electronic submission of firm selection and business
description (400 words)
- Week 5: electronic submission of analytical report proposal
for your pair group project (1200 words)
- Week 11: electronic submission of your pair group project
(4000 words)
Submissions for week 3 and 5 will become integral parts of your
pair group project. The overall mark will be allocated as
described above. This will ensure your continuous advancement
towards your final goal (pair group project) and will allow for
monitoring of your progression.
Weighting: 100%

19. 5
REGULATIONS
This module conforms fully to the relevant
PG regulatory framework. Full details of
the University of Derby Academic Regulations (3Rs) can be
found at:
http://www.derby.ac.uk/academic-regulations
TEACHINGTEAM
Name
Email
Tel
Dr. Haitao Zhang
[email protected]
+41 (0)27 9220404
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STUDY
PATTERN
-
MODULE
TIMETABLE
)

20. Lecture
W/C
Lecture
Tutorial
Preandpostsession
activities/reading
1
Introduction
• Introduction Corporate finance of finance
• Accounting Statements and cash flow
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Ross et al.
Chapter 1,2
2
InterestratesandValuingCashflows
• Time Value of Money
• Valuing cash Flow streams
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Berk et al,
Chapters 3,4,5
3
TurnitinSubmissionDeadlineFor
FirmSelectionandBusinessDescriptionPartOfYourPairGroupProj
ect
FinancialMarkets(1)

21. • Introduction
• Bonds Valuation
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Berk et al,
Chapter 6,
4
FinancialMarkets(2)
• Valuing Stocks, Preferred and Common Stock
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Berk et al,
Chapter 7
5
TurnitinSubmissionDeadlineFor
AnalyticalReportProposalForYourPairGroupProject
Risk&Return(1)
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Berk et al,
Chapter 11,12

22. 7
• Capital Market theory: An overview
• Return and Risk: The capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
6
CostofCapitalandtheFinancingMix
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Berk et al,
Chapter 13
7
Risk&Return(1)
• Estimating Cash Flows on Capital Budgeting Projects
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Berk et al,
chapter 12
8
Risk&Return(1)
• Capital Budgeting Investment Evaluation Criteria

23. In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Berk et al,
Chapter 6
9
• Corporate-Financing Decisions
• Efficient Capital Markets
In-class exercises and case studies related to the covered
chapter.
Ross et al,
Chapter 13
10
Reviewsession
11
TurnitinSubmissionDeadlinefor
YourPairGroupproject
Projectsfeedback
8
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ASSESSMENT
BRIEF

24. )
• Finance Project: A Pair Group Case Study of no more than
4000 words (excluding attachments) critically analysing two
comparable publicly quoted hospitality or tourism companies,
reviewing their financial health and profitability, and making an
investment recommendation for one or the other of the
companies based on sound financial, and overall market
condition arguments.
• The written report should consist of and will be evaluated
accordingly:
• Prepare a cover page containing the name and student
number of each member of the group. Summarize the specific
role, duties and contribution of each member in the project.
Prepare an executive summary of the project. The grade for this
section will be awarded on the basis of completeness of the
information and a well-structured executive summary, with
emphasis on the summary. (5%)
• Provide an overview of the history, principal activities, as
well as a stock performance chart of the past five years for both
companies, compare the changes in value of the stock price to
the average of the industry and give the main reasons of these
changes. (10%)
• Using two methods of valuation of their common/preferred
stocks, and comparing the results to their most recent stock
quotation. Then, critically assess the valuation methods used,
and explain why you would or would not agree with the results
of your valuations. A key portion of the grade in this section
will be based on the critical assessment of chosen evaluation
methods. (15%)
• Considering the current geopolitical and/or economic market

25. environment, comment on the short to medium term prospects of
the industry, which your companies are a part of. Grading for
this section will be based on the extent of your research, and
your critical assessment of researched material. (25%)
• Comment on the financing mix of your companies (latest
balance sheets), and discuss the advantages/disadvantages of
debt and equity financing. Then compare the two companies and
determine your preferred company purely based on their balance
sheets. Grading will be based on accurate and critical
argumentation made for the preferred company. (20%)
• Make your final argument for selecting the appropriate
company to invest in based on all above sections, your detailed
calculations, as well as making a sound and critical argument
for why market conditions will favour and reward your company
of choice. Grading will
Sensitivity: Internal
depend on substance, and critical presentation of the final
conclusions, clearly indicating overall understanding of the
methods used along the way. (20%)
• What is your reflection on this project? - Grading will
depend on substance and good presentation of the group's
reflection. (5%)
No make-up activities for pair group project can be planned. It
is students’ responsibility to submit the group project
electronically to UoD platform on timely basis before the due
date. No emailed submissions will be accepted. Late
submissions are evaluated according to the UoD policy.
Plagiarism

26. All assignments will be submitted to Turnitin. Cheating and
plagiarism are totally unacceptable and will be qualified as an
academic offence.
Plagiarism is addressed in the University’s academic
regulations.
Full details of the University of Derby Academic Regulations
(3Rs) can be found at:
http://www.derby.ac.uk/academic-regulations
http://www.derby.ac.uk/files/part_j_academic_offences.pdf
10
Sensitivity: Internal
(
GRADING
INDICATORS
)
Higher grades will be awarded as follows:
• The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth;
• High level of critical analysis and debate;
• Sources are cited when specific statements are made;
• Accurate grammar, spelling and appropriate structure;
• Links to theoretical frameworks;
• Application of theory to practice;
• Calculation Accuracy;
• All needed citations were included in the report;
• References matched the citations, and all were encoded in
format;
Pass grades will be awarded as follows:
• There is a basic flow from one section to the next, but not

27. all sections or paragraphs following a natural or logical order.
• All major sections of the pertinent content are included, but
not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected.
• Accurate grammar, spelling and appropriate structure;
• The author provides concluding remarks that show an
analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. Some of the
conclusions, however, were not supported in the body of the
report.
• Calculation Accuracy;
• All needed citations were included in the report;
• References matched the citations, and all were encoded in
format;
% Mark
Grade Descriptors
Category
90-
100%
Excellent
Meets all criteria in 80-89% range below, plus demonstrates
exceptional ability and insight, indicating the highest level of
technical competence; work is virtually flawless and has
potential to influence the forefront of the subject and may be of
publishable/exhibitable quality. Relevant generic skills are
demonstrated at the highest possible standard.
Exceptional achievement distinguishable even amongst the best
quality work and deserving of the highest possible marks within
the Distinction grade.

28. Distinction
11
Sensitivity: Internal
80-
89%
Excellent
High to very high standard work with most of the following
features: authoritative subject knowledge; a high level of
critical analysis and evaluation; incisive original
thinking; commendable originality; exceptionally well
researched, with a very high level of technical competence;
high quality presentation; impressive clarity of ideas;
excellent coherence and logic. Work is close to the forefront of
the subject and may be close to publishable or
exhibitable quality. Relevant generic skills are demonstrated at
a very high level. Referencing is consistently used, complete
and accurate. Only trivial or very minor errors.
Very high quality work worthy of a high Distinction grade
mark.
Distinction
70-
79%
Excellent
Authoritative, current subject knowledge; excellent critical
analysis and evaluation – including dealing with ambiguity
in the data; significant originality; well researched with a
high level of technical competence – work is accurate and
extensively supported by appropriate evidence; excellent

29. presentation; commendable clarity of ideas; thoughtful and
effective presentation; very strong sense of coherence and logic;
relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a high level;
referencing is excellent– consistently used, complete and
accurate; a small number of misunderstandings/minor
errors only.
High quality work deserving of a Distinction grade.
Distinction
60-
69%
Verygood
Work is well-developed and coherent; demonstrates sound,
current subject knowledge; a very good level of critical
analysis and evaluation; some evidence of original thinking or
originality; well researched; no significant errors in the
application of concepts or appropriate techniques; a very good
standard of presentation; ideas generally clear and coherent;
relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a very good level;
referencing is very good; minor errors and misunderstandings
only, possibly with some deficiencies in presentation.
Well above pass standard and worthy of a Merit grade.
Merit
50-59%
Good/Satisfactory
Has achieved intended learning outcomes as evidenced by the
following features. Satisfactory subject knowledge; a fair level
of critical analysis and evaluation; the work is generally sound
but tends towards the factual or derivative, and there may be
minimal evidence of original thinking or originality;
adequately researched; a sound standard of presentation; ideas
fairly clear and coherent; some significant errors and

30. misunderstandings, possibly shown by conceptual gaps or
limited use of appropriate techniques; relevant generic
skills are generally at a satisfactory level; referencing is
generally accurate; some weakness in style or presentation.
Satisfactory overall – a clear pass
Pass
12
Sensitivity: Internal
40-49%
Unsatisfactory
Has narrowly failed to achieve intended learning outcomes as
evidenced by the following features. Satisfactory subject
knowledge to some extent; some sound aspects but some of the
following weaknesses are evident: factual errors; conceptual
gaps; inadequate critical analysis and evaluation; little evidence
of originality; not well researched – limited use of appropriate
techniques; presentation does not meet the standard
required; ideas unclear and/or incoherent; some significant
errors and misunderstandings; relevant generic skills
unsatisfactory to some extent; referencing may be inadequate.
Work is unsatisfactory but shows potential for achieving
learning outcomes if feedback is addressed - Marginal fail
Marginal Fail

31. VeryPoor
Has failed to achieve intended learning outcomes in several
critical respects. Will have some or all of the following
features to varying extent: inadequate subject knowledge;
factual errors; conceptual gaps; minimal/no awareness
of relevant issues and theory; limited/no use of appropriate
techniques; standard of presentation unacceptable; ideas
confused and/or incoherent – work lacks sound development; a
poor critical analysis and evaluation; no evidence of
originality; inadequately researched; some serious
misunderstandings and errors; quality of relevant generic
skills does not meet the requirements of the task.
A clear fail well short of the pass standard
Fail
5-39%
NothingofMerit
Nothing of value is contained in the submitted work. The work
presents information that is irrelevant and unconnected to
the task; no evident awareness of appropriate principles,
theories, evidence or techniques
1-4%
NS
Non-submission
No work has been submitted

32. Z
Academicoffencenotation
Applies to proven instances of academic offence
Late submissions are evaluated according to the UoD policy.
Full details of the University of Derby Academic Regulations
(3Rs) can be found at:
http://www.derby.ac.uk/academic-regulations
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IN
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Coursework (Pair Group project):
Submission Deadline Week 3: firm selection business
description
Submission Deadline Week 5: analytical report proposal
Submission Deadline Week 11: final pair group project
Online support for e-submission can be found at
http://www.derby.ac.uk/esub

33. (
RETURN
OF
MARKED
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)
Applied Pair Group Case Study Return Date to Students:
Results to be communicated to students as per academic
calendar.
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READING
LIST
)
Berk, DeMarzo, and Harford, (2017). Fundamentals of
Corporate Finance, 4th ed., Pearson. Brealey, R., Myers, S.,
and Marcus, A., (2017). Fundamentals of Corporate Finance,
6th ed., Mcgraw-Hill.
Cornett, M., Adai, T., Nofsinger, J., (2012). Finance:
application and theory, 3rd ed., Mcgraw-
Hill.
Hillier, D., Grinblatt, M., and Titman, S., (2012). Financial
Markets and Corporate Strategy, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill.
Myint, S., and Famery, F., (2012). The Handbook of Corporate
Financial Risk Management,
Risk Books.
Ross, S., Westerfield, R., and Jaffe, J., (2019). Corporate
Finance, 12th ed., McGraw-Hill.
Journals

34. 1.
Journal of Corporate Finance
2.
Journal of Finance
3.
Journal of Applied Corporate Finance
4.
Journal of Banking and Finance
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