Academic Calendar 2017/2018 - International Financial Management

ECON 3127  International Financial Management

Prerequisites:

ECON 1006, ECON 1007 and FINC 3116

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

The course applies theories in economics and finance to analyse problems and challenges that the international financial environment presents to financial managers. The management aspect of international financial corporations is emphasized. Topics include globalization and the multinational firm, the international monetary system, balance of payments, the market for exchange rates, international banking, equity markets, futures and options on foreign exchange, international portfolio management, foreign exchange management, foreign direct investment, international capital structure and the cost of capital, international capital budgeting, exports and imports, and international tax environment.