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FIN385 Trade and Business Finance (8)

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 Location

Session 1
InternalYangzhou University
InternalYunnan Uni-Finance & Economics
Term 3
InternalJilin Uni- Finance & Economics
InternalTianjin 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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLInternational School of Business and Partnerships

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.

Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
MGT381 FIN340 covers similar content covered in FIN385 which is only for students enrolled through partners in China.

Learning Outcomes

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 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.