Subject description

This subject introduces students to the use of financial tools in an international context. The subject covers the basic techniques of finance and these are then related to international financial markets, institutions and practice. Students learn to evaluate the relationship between risk and expected return from international investments and develop … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Examine the foreign exchange market including spot rate and forward rate, and understand how the exchange rate is determined.
2.
Identify and use appropriate financial tools and techniques to estimate the foreign exchange rate and manage the foreign exchange risk.
3.
Investigate the relationship between interest rates and exchange rates, and prices and exchange rates using international parity conditions.
4.
Understand how to raise long-term debt and equity capital for multinational corporations in the international market.
5.
Extend the risk and return profile to develop investment portfolios in an international context.

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Case study assignment

Final Exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

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