Learning Outcomes:
On completing this module, students will be expected to be able to:
Display advanced technical skills, including IT skills, in their ability to generate, analyse and communicate financial data to assist in managerial decision making, appreciate the role of cost management in controlling a company's activities, processes, products and services
Be able to effectively communicate (in writing) with managers in order to support their decision-making needs
Be able to engage in self-directed learning via their ability to critically evaluate current issues in management accounting research.
The basis of assessment for this course will be a class test and a terminal three hour exam. The assessment strategy for the terminal exam will follow the learning outcomes as described above. Assessment will seek to ascertain a student's ability both to prepare and analyse accounting information for decision-making purposes, to display their ability to critique the relevant methodologies, and to display their critical understanding of the strategic implications of managerial decisions.