School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
MN50321: International finance |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: This unit aims to provide students with the necessary theoretical and practical tools to understand the, and work in, a multi-currency professional environment. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students should develop understanding of: (i) Foreign exchange markets; (ii) Determinants of exchange rates; (iii) Assessing and managing risks in foreign exchange markets; (iv) Origins and effects of financial crises. Skills: Numeracy (T/A) Analytical ability (F/A) Writing skills (A) Time management (F/A) Use of IT, notably for information gathering (F/A). Content: (i) Foreign exchange markets and balance of payments; (ii) International parities; (iii) Forecasting FX; (iv) Managing FX risk; (v) Financial crises. |