Introduction

This course links business decision-making with financial analysis and risk assessment. Learners will understand financial statements, capital expenditure appraisal, and the impact of ownership structures on financial performance. The course equips students with techniques for financial planning and decision-making, emphasising governance, ethics, and business sustainability.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role of financial information and financial analysis in business risk assessment and decision making.
• Understand how financial statements and their structure aid business decision making.
• Be able to perform effective capital expenditure appraisal using a range of techniques.
• Be able to evaluate how different ownership structures impact on financial performance.