SCLE Revision: Investment Management & Corporate Finance (Module 12)

Programme Overview

This programme equips participants with comprehensive understanding and knowledge based on Module 12 Study Outline. Participants will advance their knowledge and comprehension further via interactive teaching and learning experience while increasing their confidence in sitting for the examination.  This programme will be facilitated by an experienced and qualified trainer.

Programme Objective

This programme is designed to match the licensing study outline for Module 12 on investment management and corporate finance. It covers the fundamental aspects of investment, economic fundamentals, financial statement analysis, valuations, derivatives and corporate exercises.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, participants should be able to:

1. Recognise the investment environment of the Malaysian capital market
2. Outline the economic fundamentals
3. Distinguish the inter-relationship between corporate finance, investment and strategic management
4. Define the concept of shareholder value and its determinants
5. Explain the techniques of financial statement analysis and use of various ratios to gain insights into a company’s performance measure
6. Identify methods of computing economic value added and market value added
7. Define the concept of time value of money and opportunity cost of capital
8. Explain the capital budgeting techniques used in making project decisions
9. Distinguish the relationship between risks and returns and how they are measured
10. Identify the levels and implications of market efficiency on technical and fundamental analysis and portfolio management
11. Explain the basic portfolio theory
12. Explain the process of portfolio management and evaluation of its performance
13. Explain the common forms of financing and factors to consider in determining the optimal capital structure
14. Discuss the financing decisions which covers debt financing, equity financing and dividend policy
15. Define definitions of value and role of valuation
16. Explain valuation methodologies and their limitations
17. Identify various forms of derivatives used to hedge financial risks arising from the financing and investment decisions of a company
18. Discuss interaction of financing and investment decisions in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions 

 Candidates’ Prerequisites

Candidates are expected to possess good knowledge and understanding of the subject matter provided in the study outline and specified references. It is estimated that the SCLE Module 12 will require a minimum of 120 hours of study time. The amount of study hours needed depends on the education background and work experience of the candidates. Candidates are also expected to update themselves with the latest changes relevant to the module as all questions will be continuously updated.

Methodology

This programme will be delivered using effective learning methods including presentations, discussions and review of examination questions.