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DETAILS OF ELECTIVE COURSES

COURSE TITLE ACCOUNTING ISSUES AND PRACTICES
COURSE CODE CVA 8001
1. Appraise concepts, theories and methods in accounting
discipline.
LEARNING 2. Discuss issues, gaps and future of accounting research.
OUTCOMES 3. Synthesise accounting literature towards the
development of theoretical research framework in
accounting.
This course is design to expose the student to appraise
concepts, theories and methods in accounting discipline. It
also discusses issues, gaps and future of accounting research.
SYNOPSIS In addition, students are required to synthesise literature in
order to develop conceptual/theoretical research
framework. It discusses the relevant research methods for the
student to develop their analytical skills in research.

COURSE TITLE FINANCIAL ISSUES AND PRACTICES

COURSE CODE CVA 8002
1. Appraise concepts, theories and methods in finance
discipline.
2. Discuss current knowledge gaps, issues and
LEARNING
OUTCOMES contemporary advances in finance research.
3. Synthesise finance theories with current financial issues
towards development of theoretical research framework
in finance.
This course is design to expose the students to the issues in
finance theories, research methods and empirical evidence.
This course examines the fundamental finance theories,
concepts and principles for the students to identify the
SYNOPSIS relevant theories applicable to their own research. It discusses
the relevant research methods for the students to develop
their analytical skills in research. The topics covered are
Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing Theory, Efficient Market
Hypothesis and Risk Management.

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