This course is designed to:

• Provide students with the theoretical and analytical skills necessary to understand and evaluate key financial issues relevant to the international community;

• Enable students to develop an understanding of international finance concepts which are essential elements of successful international business operations;

• Endow students with the skills to evaluate and analyse the benefits and risks for businesses operating in the global environment.

Some parts of the course build upon material covered in FINM1001/FINM7006 (Foundations of Finance) and STAT7055 (Financial Statistics), which are co-requisites for FINM8007.

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:

• Express an understanding of key international finance concepts and their application in the international community;

• Demonstrate skills involving collection, interpretation and critical analysis of international financial data;

• Display effective communication skills using a range of media;

• Demonstrate an ability to think and act independently;

• Display analytical and research skills necessary to enhance problem solving abilities.

• Assignments/Mid-semester Exam/Quizzes 30%-45%

• Final Exam 55%-70%

Assessment items and their weightages can vary from semester to semester. Please check the current Course Outline for details.

10 hours per week for 13 weeks = 130 hours

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with at least one year of university level study in quantitative analysis, including basic mathematics and data analysis techniques.

Co-requisites: FINM7006 and STAT7055

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Replacement for FINM8017 Trading and Markets in S1 2013.