FINM7042 Applied International Financial Management
| Offered By | School of Finance and Applied Statistics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Financial Management |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course provides a synthesis of theoretical international finance and applied financial management through the use of case study questions and assignments focusing on multinational business financing strategies. |
| Learning Outcomes | This course aims to introduce the concepts of applied international financial management. Students will examine the relationships that exist between national stock markets, currency markets and interest rate markets. Special emphasis will be placed upon the interaction between the international investor and multinational enterprises within these markets. Students will also be introduced to the techniques of hedging foreign exchange, interest rate and political risks, as well as the philosophy underpinning the need to hedge these risks. . |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial quizzes 10% Research Report 30% End of semester examination 60% TOTAL 100% |
| Workload | 10 hrs per week for 13 weeks=130hrs |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Finance |
| Eligibility | At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Introductory courses in both Accounting and Finance |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/FINM7042.pdf |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/FINM7042.pdf
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| Indicative Reading List | See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/outline/FINM7042.pdf |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Management, Master of Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Commerce, and Master of Management |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7042 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=FINM7042 |
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