Abstract
The subject examines financial decision making for the multinational business. Topics include the International Monetary System; The Foreign Exchange Market; Foreign Currency Derivatives; Foreign Exchange Rate Determination; The Cost and Availability of Capital and Foreign Direct Investment and Political Risk.
Syllabus
Multinational Financial Management and the International Monetary SystemFinancial Goals and Corporate GovernanceThe Foreign Exchange MarketInternational Parity ConditionsForeign Currency Derivatives: Futures and OptionsForeign Exchange Rate DeterminationThe Global Cost and Availability of CapitalForeign Direct InvestmentPolitical Risk
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to review the global financial environment in order to assess the current market;
2.
be able to discuss foreign exchange theory and markets for the purposes of making financial decisions; and
3.
be able to assess the various options to finance the global firm and analyse foreign investment for the purposes of advising the multinational firm on whether to invest internationally.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students completing the Bachelor of Business Studies through the Joint Co-operation Program in China.