APC308 March 2015 BAV SCBS Assessment
APC308 Financial Management
Individual assignment
Weighting – 100% of the marks for this module
This is an individual assignment of 3,000 words. (+ or – 10%)
The hand in date is: Friday 15th May 2015
Requirements:
This assignment is in TWO parts, with each part carrying a maximum mark of 50%.
Part A
Academic research has provided mixed and conflicting evidence as to whether an optimal capital structure exists for individual companies and businesses.
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the differing theoretical viewpoints associated with the concept of capital structure, and drawing upon relevant empirical research within this field, critically analyse and evaluate whether an optimal capital structure does exist.
In this section students should demonstrate understanding, knowledge, and an ability to critically evaluate the differing theoretical viewpoints associated with capital structure. The evaluation should provide evidence of wider reading and incorporate a critical viewpoint rather than simply overly describing the different models. The inclusion of relevant numerical examples with supporting analysis to develop and enhance the response would be advantageous although should not form the main thrust of the work.
(50%)
Part B
The concept of market efficiency can be defined using three differing strengths; weak form, semi strong form, and strong form. Critically evaluate and analyse the three differing strengths of market efficiency, ensuring the response draws upon relevant empirical research within this field of study.
In this section students should demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin the differing strengths of market efficiency. The discussion / evaluation should be supported with relevant, contemporary, academic research that has been undertaken within this area and should be referenced accordingly. Ensure the response does not become overly descriptive within its approach, rather, attempts to
Individual assignment
Weighting – 100% of the marks for this module
This is an individual assignment of 3,000 words. (+ or – 10%)
The hand in date is: Friday 15th May 2015
Requirements:
This assignment is in TWO parts, with each part carrying a maximum mark of 50%.
Part A
Academic research has provided mixed and conflicting evidence as to whether an optimal capital structure exists for individual companies and businesses.
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the differing theoretical viewpoints associated with the concept of capital structure, and drawing upon relevant empirical research within this field, critically analyse and evaluate whether an optimal capital structure does exist.
In this section students should demonstrate understanding, knowledge, and an ability to critically evaluate the differing theoretical viewpoints associated with capital structure. The evaluation should provide evidence of wider reading and incorporate a critical viewpoint rather than simply overly describing the different models. The inclusion of relevant numerical examples with supporting analysis to develop and enhance the response would be advantageous although should not form the main thrust of the work.
(50%)
Part B
The concept of market efficiency can be defined using three differing strengths; weak form, semi strong form, and strong form. Critically evaluate and analyse the three differing strengths of market efficiency, ensuring the response draws upon relevant empirical research within this field of study.
In this section students should demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin the differing strengths of market efficiency. The discussion / evaluation should be supported with relevant, contemporary, academic research that has been undertaken within this area and should be referenced accordingly. Ensure the response does not become overly descriptive within its approach, rather, attempts to