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International Finance

Unit Code: HBI564

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
One Teaching Period	36 Hours	Hawthorn	Completion of all Stage 1 units or equivalent	Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Diploma of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 2) or Master of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 3) and the Master of Commerce (International Business) Global Leadership Program

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
Work effectively in a team environment.

Teaching Methods:

Classes in either weekly or block mode

Assessment:

Group presentation 20-30%
Two Tests 10-20% each
Examination 50-60%

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.

Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:

Teamwork skills
Risk analysis skills
Interpretative skills
Critical thinking skills
Analytical skills
Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
Ability to work independently

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

Textbooks:

There are several suitable texts available. A new edition of a text will be chosen and recommended when the unit is about to be delivered