1.

The key things you learned in this module

The key things that i learned in this module are listed below (McLaney, 2017);
 First, I get knowledge of the primary Investment Appraisal Methods and company goals
connected to finance. Then I learned about pecking order theory and the key
considerations that management should bear in mind when evaluating various equity and
debt financing choices as well as WACC calculations while seeking for long-term
funding.
 Following that, I developed a better grasp of value-based management, as well as the
roles of Economic Value Added and Shareholder Value Analysis, as well as investment
appraisal in the context of a company's overall business strategy
 The operational cash cycle and the need of working capital management become more
clear to me. The issues with the four key components of working capital—cash,
receivables, payables, and inventory—came to light later.
 Additionally, I learnt the causes of business internationalization and the hazards (such as
exchange risks) that come with it.

2. Whether your learning from this module has resulted in changed behaviour/
performance/ perspectives, and if so, in what areas - study/ work/ home life? Give
specific examples. How they can aid your personal and professional development?
This business finance module is helpful to me personally since it may help me have more
cash flow for personal growth if my finances improve. Budgeting for personal income is made
simpler by financial management, which defines how much money should be saved, invested,
and spent. I can keen an eye on expenses and seeing patterns by using financial calculators like
the gearing ratio and by financial measures like WACC and working capital (McLaney, 2017).
This knowledge is useful in the professional life because it identify which businesses and
shares have the greatest chance for long-term profitability, as well as which business is a great
for investment depending on multiple ratios and calculations. The professional firm may benefit
from internationalization since it will provide it access to a wider range of opportunities (Guo,
Hotchkiss & Song, 2011).

3. Has it helped your career? How - be specific.

The handling of money at the individual, corporate, and governmental levels is covered by
finance studies. Because this course exposes me to the business world via the backdrop of
current market trends and actual company issues, I am ready to prepare for careers that vary from
financial consultant to investment manager. Additionally, this study provided the intellectual
expertise needed to explore international employment prospects (McLaney, 2017).
 4. Is there room for further development in any topics covered?
We learn more when we put these skills into practice. This information is more than
sufficient for a beginning. Still, as I study more, I notice other subjects that should be covered in
this module, such as other theories than pecking order theory and formulas like other ratios for
financial reports.

References
McLaney, E. (2017) Business Finance: Theory and Practice (11th Ed). FT Prentice Hall.
Guo,S., Hotchkiss, E. S. And Song, W. (2011) 'Do Buyouts (Still) Create Value?' Journal of
Finance 66 (2): 479-482. Online via Essex eLibrary.