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LUBS1036: Introduction to Finance 
Comprehensive Study and Exam Preparation Guide 2025 
 
Part 01: Revision Notes 
Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04: Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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University of Leeds - Introduction to Finance (LUBS1036)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	University of Leeds
Module Code	LUBS1036
Credit Value	20
Module Name	Introduction to Finance
Notes Title	Comprehensive Study and Exam Prep. Guide
Format	PDF
Page Length	62

Prepare for the exam with the most complete study guide available for LUBS1036: Introduction to Finance at the University of Leeds, including exam-style questions, and advice on common examination pitfalls. These notes support both learning and revision throughout the module. This self-study set has been thoroughly updated to cover all the topics contained in the latest edition of the exam. The key skills are demonstrated through expertly written notes on core topics, followed by opportunities to test your knowledge with a sample exam paper and answer key. This guide will help you to take the final exam with complete confidence.

This module, Introduction to Finance (LUBS1036) - is intended to provide an introduction to the basic concepts underpinning modern finance. The syllabus provides a basic insight into the concepts and theories underpinning finance as an academic discipline. Indicative content includes: time value of money and discounted cash flow techniques, bond and equity valuation, techniques for making capital investment decisions, project analysis and evaluation, an introduction to the relationship between risk and return and the Capital Asset Pricing Model, cost of capital and short-term capital management. Although a good introduction to finance in its own right, the module also provides a good base on which you can develop your understanding of finance in some of the more advanced finance modules available in levels 2 and 3.

Main topics to be covered:

Time value of money and discounted cash flow techniques
Bond and equity valuation
Techniques for making capital investment decisions
Project analysis and evaluation
Introduction to the relationship between risk and return
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Cost of capital
Short-term capital management

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LUBS2205	Corporate Finance
LUBS2206	Corporate Financial Management
LUBS2290	Intermediate Financial Accounting
LUBS2291	Financial Accounting and Reporting
LUBS2295	Intermediate Management Accounting
LUBS2575	Statistics and Econometrics
LUBS2610	Intermediate Macroeconomics
LUBS2850	Marketing
LUBS3160	Financial Derivatives
LUBS3370	Applied Econometrics
LUBS3620	International Business Finance
LUBS3645	Advanced Finance

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