Compulsory modules

The aims of this module are:

  • to introduce the notion of convergence as this applies to sequences and series
  • to introduce the notion of continuous function of one real variable
  • to provide a firm basis for future modules in which the idea of convergence and continuity is used
  • to help students recognize the necessity and power of rigorous argument

The aims of this module are:

  • To introduce students to the concepts and techniques of management accounting.
  • To examine the strengths and weaknesses of management accounting techniques such as: absorption and marginal costing standard costing and budgeting.
  • To provide the technical competence to equip students for core management accounting modules in Part C.
  • To prepare students for Industrial and Professional Studies placements and subsequent employment.
  • To develop relevant transferable skills.

The aims of this module are:

  • To introduce basic concepts and methods of probability theory.
  • To provide the requisite theoretical background for later probability and statistics modules.

More information to follow.

The aims of this module are:

  • To introduce the roles, functions and operations of secondary capital (equity and bond) and commodity markets and the foreign exchange market.
  • To develop an understanding of the financial risks firms are exposed to in these markets and related positions and instruments.
  • To provide an introduction to the methods and derivatives that may be used to hedge risk exposures, and by traders and speculators to profit in these markets.

The aims of this module are to:

  • Build on the knowledge gained from the pre-requisite module and explore further selected aspects of financial reporting in an international context.
  • Develop in students the ability to apply more advanced techniques of financial accounting and reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
  • Master the preparation of consolidated financial statements, and the use of equity accounting for associates.
  • Explore regulation and practice in narrative reporting, including sustainability reporting.

The aims of this module are to introduce the basic ideas of kinematics and particle dynamics, connecting the mathematics with physical applications.

A part aim for this module is to enable students to become aware of and develop their academic, professional and personal skills through Personal Best. Personal Best is a development programme available to all students at Loughborough University.

The aims of this module are:

  • To introduce the main ideas and techniques of the qualitative theory of ODEs and the calculus of variations.
  • To teach students how to apply these ideas and techniques to the study of systems of ODEs and variational problems.