Special Executive Master Programme in Accounting and Finance

Course details

Modules

Day 1

- Defining Entrepreneurship
- Unpacking Digital Entrepreneurship
- Examining the Evolution of Online Entrepreneurship
- Navigating the Sharing Economy and E-Commerce

Day 2

- Identifying, Appraising, and Evaluating Opportunities
- Crafting Digital Business Models for Sustaining Competitive Edge
- Conditions Fostering Digital Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Traits
- Key Stakeholders, Assets, and Enabling Technologies for Nurturing Digital Entrepreneurship

Day 3

- Key Stakeholders, Assets, and Enabling Technologies for Nurturing Digital Entrepreneurship
- Creating Effective Digital Models through Communities of Practice, Diverse Venture Teams, and Socio-Technical Systems
- Contributions of Digital Ventures to Sustainability and Social Progress
- Refining the Business Plan Development Process

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding and Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, you will demonstrate proficiency in:

- Grasping the Emergence and Expansion of Digital Entrepreneurship Concepts
- Formulating Unique Digital Business Models
- Crafting Effective Digital Business Plans
- Delivering Business Plan Presentations
- Acquiring Essential Knowledge and Tools for Digital Entrepreneurship

General and Transferable Skills

After this course, you will be capable of:

- Active Participation in Collaborative Workgroups
- Self-Directed Enhancement of Learning and Study Skills, Both Individually and Collectively
- Synthesizing, Analyzing, Interpreting, and Assessing Data from Diverse Sources
- Identifying Personal Traits Relevant to Digital Entrepreneurship

Subject Matter Proficiency and Research Abilities

Upon successful course completion, you will gain expertise in:

- Recognizing, Cultivating, and Evaluating Opportunities for Digital Business Ventures Across Varied Scenarios
- Scrutinizing, Analyzing, Understanding, and Interpreting Steps Involved in Launching Digital Enterprises
- Analyzing Diverse Approaches to Developing Digital Business Models
- Engaging in Critical Discussions with Key Stakeholders on Crucial Aspects of Establishing Digital Enterprises

Who Should Attend?

- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Whether you're a novice entrepreneur with a budding idea or simply exploring entrepreneurship, this course will familiarize you with the language of the startup realm.

- Early-Stage Entrepreneurs: Gain a comprehensive framework for assessing opportunities, managing startup ventures, and securing funding for new initiatives.

- Students: Explore the qualities necessary for entrepreneurial success and determine whether pursuing entrepreneurship or joining a startup aligns with your career goals.

Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

• VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

• Harvard Referencing Style Guide

• How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

• Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

Module: INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

The objective of this unit involves enhancing learners' comprehension of investment theories and market equilibrium models, encompassing the need to conduct bond valuations and assess ongoing investment performance. Upon successfully completing this unit, learners will possess the capability to conduct a critical analysis of the impact of global market developments. They will be proficient in offering valuable suggestions for prospective investments.

• Introduction to Investment Analysis

• CASE STUDY - Inflation Considerations for Stock and Bond Investments

• Analysis of Bonds, Forward and Futures

• Stock Investment and Portfolio Management

• CASE STUDY - Anglian Water Investment Portfolio

• Principles of Taxation

• Investment Risk Management

• QUIZ - Investment Analysis

Module: CORPORATE REPORTING

The objective of this unit involves nurturing learners' capacity to create and decipher financial statements for various business entities. Learners will gain the competence to employ pertinent accounting principles and concepts. This unit affords learners the chance to refine their analytical prowess, both quantitatively and qualitatively, as they delve into the interpretation of financial information.

• Understanding Accounting Concepts, Principles and Theories

• CASE STUDY - TESCO Accounting Scandal

• Understanding the Basics of Financial Statements & Auditing

• CASE STUDY - The Merger of Arcelor and Mittal

• Preparation and Interpretation of Accounting Information

• Understanding the Accounting & Finance regulatory framework

• QUIZ - Corporate Reporting

Module: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the accounting and finance.

• The Dynamics of Variance and Differential Analysis

• Understanding Master Budgeting

• Understanding Variable Costing Analysis

• Understanding Cost Volume Profit Analysis

• Introduction to Managerial Accounting

• Managerial Accounting

Module: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of organizing and overseeing the utilization of an organization's financial assets. Learners will grasp the significance of achieving corporate goals and optimizing shareholder returns. They will acquire practical expertise in designing business strategies and creating comprehensive business proposals.

• Understanding cost system and its classification

• Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

• CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

• Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

• CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

• Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

• CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

• Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

• Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

• CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

• Understanding the Working Capital Management

• Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

• QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

Module: STRATEGIC AUDIT

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of how managers can effectively formulate and implement business strategies. This will entail a thorough exploration of the strategic audit process and its associated methodologies. Learners will acquire the capacity to grasp and employ appropriate investigative methods within various business contexts, whether favorable or adverse.

• Understanding Audit strategy and process

• Historic and Current Audit Process and Procedure

• Understanding Risks and Current Development in Auditing

• QUIZ - Strategic Audit

Module: BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' research capabilities, encompassing the creation of research proposals, conducting literature reviews, mastering proper referencing techniques, acquiring proficiency in data collection, and adeptly employing interviews and surveys. Furthermore, it will encompass skills related to questionnaire design, statistical analysis using SPSS, and the application of qualitative data approaches for drawing well-founded conclusions from the analyzed data.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

• Selecting a Research Topic

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

• Developing conceptual Framework

• PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

• Research Strategy and Design

• Research Methods I

• Research Methods II

• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

• Research Methods: Data Analysis

• Research Proposal and Writing Up

• Research Ethics

• QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies.
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Entry requirement

The Non-Credit Bearing Programme outlined here does not impose stringent academic prerequisites. Nevertheless, participants should possess practical experience in roles such as Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager.

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