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BMAN23000A: Foundations of Finance A

Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026

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Part 02: Sample Final Examination Paper

Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper

Part 04: Proven Exam Strategies and Tips

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BMAN23000A: Foundations of Finance A (University of Manchester)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026 - 2027

University	University of Manchester
Unit Code	BMAN23000A
Credit rating	20
Unit level	Level 2
Unit Name	Foundations of Finance A
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	36

Prepare with confidence for BMAN23000A: Foundations of Finance A at the University of Manchester with this clear, exam-focused set of notes. It explains how the final exam is marked and organised, and shows you the main question styles to expect. Inside you’ll find exam-style questions with step-by-step solutions, straightforward explanations, and final-exam hints and tips, plus practical guidance on format, key marking points, timing, and model solutions to check your work.

Foundations of Finance A (BMAN23000A) expands upon first-year finance knowledge, covering core concepts like asset valuation, portfolio analysis, CAPM, APT, and option pricing. Students will learn about the NPV decision rule, its application under uncertainty (including adjustments for inflation and taxation), and the impact of risk on investment decisions. The course also explores corporate finance topics, including the influence of capital structure (debt/equity mix) and dividend policy on firm value. Successful completion requires prior study in Financial Decision Making (BMAN10522), Fundamentals of Finance (BMAN10552), and Financial Decision Making (BMAN10522M).

The course aims to develop a deep understanding of modern finance theory and its practical application. Students will learn how to value assets, understand and apply core financial models, and analyze the impact of corporate financial decisions on firm value. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically assess investment opportunities and understand the complexities of corporate finance in a dynamic market environment.

UNIT CODE	UNIT TITLE
BMAN10001	Economic Principles: Microeconomics
BMAN10101	Principles of Marketing
BMAN10501	Financial Reporting
BMAN10512	Introductory Management Accounting
BMAN10522	Financial Decision Making
BMAN10552	Fundamentals of Finance
BMAN10621M	Fundamentals of Financial Reporting
BMAN10872	Introduction to Work Psychology
BMAN20072	Investment Analysis
BMAN21011	Financial Markets and Institutions
BMAN21040A	Intermediate Management Accounting
BMAN21020A	Financial Reporting and Accountability
BMAN23000A	Foundations of Finance A
BMAN23000B	Foundations of Finance B
BMAN30091	Financial Derivatives
BMAN30111A	Advanced Corporate Finance
ECON10072A	Advanced Statistics
ECON10221	Microeconomics 1
ECON10232	Microeconomics 2
ECON10241	Macroeconomics 1
ECON10262	Macroeconomics 2
ECON30370	Econometrics
ECON31031	Advanced Econometrics
PSYC10100	Research Methods and Statistics
PSYC21061	Statistics and Data Analysis
SOST10062	Introductory Statistics for Economists

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