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FIN385 Trade and Business Finance (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Economics and Finance (ECFIN)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject is intended to provide the student with a sound but generalised oversight of international trade issues, particularly those related to monetary systems, banking, finance, investment and risk management.  The subject embraces these issues in the context of trade, restrictions of trade and the impact of government trade policies. 

 

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal Yangzhou University
Internal Yunnan Uni-Finance & Economic
Term 3
Internal Jilin Uni- Finance & Economic
Internal Tianjin University of Commerce

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: FIN385

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

Enrolment restrictions:

Students completing Stages I, II and III of the Bachelor of Business Studies China Program or students enrolled in a Transnational Education Partner Program only.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

·      be able to discuss the role and effect of government imposed trade restriction and trade promotion policies.

·      be able to discuss international trade finance and banking issues in a current context

·      be able to explain the role and function of foreign exchange markets, currency systems and risk management in international transactions

·      be able to explain the global monetary system and its implications for business management

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

International trade: benefits and barriers

International trade: financing and banking

Foreign exchange markets and risk management

Global financial management and risk management

Foreign investment and risk management

Impact of government trade policies

International monetary system

Monetary systems and business management

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.