FINC13-307: International Finance

Learning to take advantage of opportunities in the global financial markets while managing the associated risks is the aim of this finance subject. The primary themes include understanding the nature of international financial markets, hedging by firms to manage international operations, taking advantage of the diverse sources of funds available from the international financial markets. Students will apply theoretical frameworks to analyse the macroeconomic environment of international finance and employ an array of financial instruments and tools for managing foreign exchange and country risk and raising capital in the global financial markets. The case method is central to the learning approach used in this subject, highlighting several contemporary organisations and issues in international finance. The material draws on and extends theories and concepts from previous subjects to provide an in-depth understanding of the themes noted above.