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EVM204: Information for Decision Making

Module Title Information for Decision Making
Module Code EVM204
Module Tutor Douglas Yourston
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass EVM103
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

Decision making is a key management function. This module will assist students in identifying appropriate information requirements for a range of management decision. Specific Management Accounting tools to aid management decision making wil be explored.
Indicative Syllabus The range of topic will include: Sources of data. What is information? Defining management information needs. Ensuring information is meaningful and relevant information. The use of internal and external information sources. Presentation of information. The use of computers to aid management decision making. Understanding internal operating statistics. Using government statistics and industry studies. Information for 'what if' decisions.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Apply theoretical concepts to management decision making
b) Analyse information to make informed decisions
c) Evaluate the appropriateness of different management accounting techniques.



Skills
Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module:
Area 1: Application of numerical techniques
Area 6: ICT

Learning and Teaching Activities

Contact time 16% (e.g. lectures, workshops and computing practicals)
Student private study 84% (e.g. reading, practical exercises, assessment preparation and writing)
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Coursework: Group business simulation & presentation: 1000 words or equivalent
002: 60% Coursework: Portfolio: 3000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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