School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
MN50321 International finance |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 30%, EX 70% |
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Aims: This module 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) the issues surrounding international investments; (ii) derivative instruments and markets; (iii) assessing risk of international transactions; (iv) the 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) Portfolio diversification theory and its applications in contemporary international markets; (ii) porfolio valuation measures; (iii) assessment of currency risk; (iv) currency risk hedging instruments and techniques; (v) fundamentals of major international financial crises. |