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Unaltered questions – and a worrying change of answers

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Introductory Level Updated 13 Jun 2013
In June 2013, the UK is hosting a major gathering of world leaders as they aim to map out the path to economic recovery.

G8: Lough Erne welcomes the World

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Introductory Level Updated 07 Jun 2013
Lough Erne prepares to greet the heads of government from the G8. What awaits them?

DEBATE: Should we have a smaller financial services sector?

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Introductory Level Updated 20 May 2013
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Introducing corporate finance

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Masters Level Duration 20 hours Updated 19 Jun 2013
This unit introduces you to the importance of finance and the role it plays in organisations. It explains the different functions of money and the...

Unclear about nuclear?

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Unclear about nuclear?
Introductory Level Duration 20 hours Updated 19 Jun 2013
The unit will provide an opportunity for young people (18+) who are interested but unsure about entering the nuclear industry to develop their learning about...

The financial markets context

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Masters Level Duration 4 hours Updated 19 Jun 2013
How do financial markets match providers with users, and how efficiently does the market determine prices? Can investors rely on notoriously volatile stock markets to...

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Introduction to financial services

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Introduction to financial services Copyrighted imageCredit: The Open University/Karen Parker
Introductory Level Duration 100 hours Updated 30 Apr 2013 Register by 25 Jul 2013
Explore the historical development of financial services in the UK and examine how the sector is currently structured and regulated.This course is for students aiming...

Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting

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Introductory Level Duration 100 hours Updated 30 Apr 2013 Register by 25 Jul 2013
This short course will give you a good grounding in double-entry bookkeeping and the production of basic financial statements, and an introduction to financial accounting.Students...

Financial accounting

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Intermediate Level Duration 300 hours Updated 14 Apr 2013 Register by 05 Sep 2013
Develop an understanding of the role and importance of accounting, of the frameworks underpinning accounting and audit practice, and the skills to prepare financial accounts.If...