Coventry University program

Finance in Management and Leadership

Explore the interpretation of financial information and examine a variety of theoretical financial concepts.

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This program is part of the BA Management and Leadership degree offered by Coventry University

Investigate how financial analysis informs an organisation’s strategy and options

Managers need to understand the crucial role played by finance in achieving high levels of organisational efficiency. This program aims to introduce you to an organisation’s main financial statements and other financial information used in decision making.

The program emphasises the interpretation of financial information. A manager or leader may be required to monitor and measure the performance of their organisation. Being able to undertake and evaluate this kind of financial analysis of business performance means that managers can make informed decisions to achieve organisational success. 

Courses

3 courses

Delivered by expert academics

Coventry secured the University of the Year for Student Experience 2019 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

The University may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via emerging online technologies and methods across all courses.  In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2020/2021 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms.  The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.

Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to Covid-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use. 

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

  • Coventry University

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, you should be able to:

  • Examine the financial context for contemporary organisations, including appropriate sources of finance 

  • Critically discuss how financial information is communicated with stakeholders

  • Distinguish key financial data, information and accounting systems to meet and manage organisational objectives

  • Analyse the results of financial data and explain their relevance to organisational stakeholders, including control methods such as governance

  • Critically assess the limitations of accounting principles and assumptions and how financial techniques may need to be supplemented with other approaches 

  • Apply appropriate accounting techniques to create a financial plan for an organisation

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