International Finance

Unit Code:HBE335N

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	One Semester or Term	36 Hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	HBE110N Microeconomics, HBE220N Macroeconomics	Nil

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

12.5 Credit Points

One Semester or Term

36 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HBE110N Microeconomics, HBE220N Macroeconomics

Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Business (International Business).

An elective unit of study for Engineering and Arts students.

Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Understand and explain key economic and financial concepts essential for international business operations
Assess the workings of foreign exchange markets and the determination of exchange rates
Investigate and evaluate the variety of international sources of debt and equity
Evaluate and analyse the risks for businesses operating in the global environment
Develop analytical and research skills to enhance problem solving abilities
Demonstrate skills involving collection, interpretation and critical analysis of international financial data

Teaching Methods:

Lecture/seminars (2 hours), Tutorials (1 hour)

Lecture/seminars will be used to introduce the topics and resources, demonstrate concepts.

Tutorials will provide a forum for demonstration, discussion and topic questions and give students opportunities to gain experience in problem solving and communication.

Assessment:

Two tests each worth 15%; Group Report 15%; Participation 5%; Exam 50%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work and community situations
Adaptable and able to manage change
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Content:

The nature of foreign exchange markets and exchange rate determination
International parity conditions, arbitrage and speculation
Foreign exchange risk management
International portfolio theory and diversification
Euro currency and euro securities markets
Sourcing equity globally and Australians investing abroad

Reading Materials:

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.