MGT329   Case Studies in Accounting and Financial Management   (20 credits)

Description

As the accounting and finance academic discipline has developed, the repeated contrast between theory and practice has been held-up as a classic illustration of the value of studying accounting and finance in the contexts in which it operates. From such viewpoints, the case study has emerged as a valuable research and teaching method, a way of enabling researchers and students alike to better understand the practical role of accounting and finance in organisations and society. Rather than relying on abstract text books or normative theories, the case study permits the development of more `grounded' knowledge.MGT 329 is a course based upon the analysis of case studies. It aims to allow students to handle complex information sets, undertake their own research, apply accounting and finance knowledge gain elsewhere on the degrees programme, make judgements as to the relevance of various data sources and empirical findings. Through the analysis of case studies, this module aims to offer a rich context for the use of different approaches, varied and contradictory data sources, and original and creative approaches to problem solving.

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