Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is delivered at the University of Reading in the UK. 

Aims:

This module aims to allow students to engage in independent study in accounting, including its finance and management links, with direction from an academic supervisor.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module  it is expected that students will be able to 

1. Plan the execution of a larger-scale piece of independent work 

2. Source relevant qualitative and quantitative information

3. Evidence knowledge, understanding, analysis and application of relevant academic, professional and corporate information 

4. Synthesise such information in a structured form e.g. a report 

 

Additional outcomes:

The self-directed nature of study for this module will encourage skills with respect to self-managed learning, information sourcing and evaluation, and time management.

Outline content:

Projects can be based on any areas in accounting and may link with aspects of management and/ or finance. They may take a variety of forms, but will usually involve some integration of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

An initial meeting with the Project supervisor will establish the nature of the Project, and in general the academic, profession and corporate resources needed to support the Project, as well as the key steps to ensure successful completion. A follow-up meeting in the summer term will review progress and agree further steps. Opportunities for feedback before submission will be agreed between the supervisor and the student.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Total hours by term
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Project output other than dissertation	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One 6,000 word project submitted by 31 May 2019. 

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A minimum mark of 40%

Reassessment arrangements:

Resubmission of the Project following University guidelines.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 10 April 2019