FIN340 International Finance (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Economics and Finance (ECFIN)Economics and Finance (ECFIN)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

The subject aims to develop an understanding of a representative range of issues in international finance and global financial markets. It covers topics such as spot and forward exchange rates, interest rate parity, currency hedging and exchange rate forecasting techniques. It focusses on the internationalisation of markets, global financial crisis and on international corporate governance issues.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal	Bathurst
Internal	HELP University College
Distance	Bathurst

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: FIN340

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

(FIN211 or FIN210 ) and (FIN230 or ECO320 )

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Be able to explain the basic concepts and terms in international finance.
Be able to explain the key theoretical relationships and to manipulate these relationships in both diagrammatic and arithmetic terms.
Be able to discuss the functioning limitations and new developments in international financial markets.
Be able to evaluate international financial market of income;
Be able to apply relevant theories and techniques in solving quantitative problems in international finance.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

1. The international monetary system

2. The foreign exchange market

3. Measuring and managing transaction exposure

4. Measuring and managing operating exposure

5. International banking

6. International debt & equity markets

7. Interest rate risk management and currency swaps

8. Foreign investment theory

9. Multinational capital budgeting

10. Corporate governance in a globalised world

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