Bachelor of Business Science in Investment Science

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Apply appropriate econometric techniques to source information.
• Analyse economic data accessed from different sources.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Describe, explain and discuss corporate finance concepts and principles.
• Identify factors relevant to shareholder wealth.
• Apply concepts and principles to analyze these factors to enable sound financial management decisions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Identify issues concerning transactions in the field of international business finance.
• Apply fundamental and specialist financial principles to analyze these issues.
• Describe uncertainty and risk through the use of Probability and Statistics.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Use theoretical models to make appropriate investments in capital markets.
• Apply theoretical models to manage investment portfolios.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Identify and describe appropriate methods of inquiry across specific disciplines such as finance and economics to solve problems.
• Select and apply appropriate methods of inquiry in the field to solve problems pertinent to Investment Science.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Access information from various sources with the aid of Statistical packages.
• Evaluate different sources of information, their validity and accuracy using methodologies relevant to finance and economics.
• Present an argument to justify choices made concerning such information based on Investment Science application concepts.
• Use selected information to solve financial problems which result in sound financial and economic decisions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Communicate in language appropriate for the work environment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Explain and discuss the different parts of the field of investment and their relationship to each other.
• Apply specialist knowledge of economics and finance investment problems to solve investment problems.
• Think critically and independently in solving investment problems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Identify a researchable topic in finance or economics, integrating themes from different modules appropriately.
• Formulate a research proposal outlining research questions.
• Conduct a literature search.
• Apply quantitative methods to collect data.
• Analyze data, synthesize findings, and draw conclusions.
• Present an argument in defending conclusions drawn from research findings.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Identify complex and abstract problems in the disciplines of finance, economics, and statistics.
• Use specialist knowledge in the fields of economics, finance, and statistics as the foundation for solving problems.
• Present research findings both orally and in writing in various public fora.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:

• Apply knowledge and skills from different fields of study to solve problems in their core areas of study.
• Apply specific Investment Science theoretical principles to solve problems using statistical packages.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:

• Apply ethics in professional practice.
• Identify different value systems in different contexts.
• Use Investment Science theory and practical application which is directly relevant to mitigating existing societal challenges.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13:

• Work independently or in groups.
• Take responsibility for learning.

Integrated Assessment:

• Most modules are assessed through a final integrated written examination, contributing 50% towards the final mark of the module.
• The other 50% is constituted from a range of oral and written, group and individual class assignments during the semester, which provides learners with the opportunity to demonstrate a variety of competencies.
• The research project assesses the ability of learners to integrate themes from different modules appropriately and apply these to a practical financial/economic research problem.