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International Finance (KFM002), 3 op
Basic information
| Course name: | International Finance International Finance |
| Course Winha code: | KFM002 |
| Kurre acronym: | |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 3.year |
| Implementation: | Autumn semester, 2.period |
| Semester: | 0607 |
| Language of tuition: | English |
| Teacher: | Elisabeth Schauman |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
KD1001 Yrityksen kannattavuus ja rahoitus
KD2002 Rahoitus ja riskienhallinta
Course contents (core content level)
Organization of the international financial system, the international monetary system, international banking and the Eurocurrency market, the foreign exchange market, the international debt market, international parity relations, world equity markets
Course contents (additional)
Country and political risk analysis, the benefits of international portfolia investment
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
The students will be familiar with the functioning and structure of international financial markets. The students will know the basic operation of foreign exchange markets, and international debt and capital markets. The students will be familiar with international banking and international financing alternatives, and will also know the risks related to international financial markets.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
The students will be able to apply the theory of international finance into pratice. The students will be able to perform the basic financial calculations needed. The students will be able to use the correct terminology in written reports.
Recommended reading
Ephraim Clark. 2002. International Finance. Chapman & Hall. (Chapters specified later)
Other material provided by the teacher
Teaching and learning strategies
The teaching will consist of lectures, group discussions and assignments
Teaching methods and student workload
Individual research, reading
Lectures and assignments
Tests
Assessment weighting and grading
Exam 100%
or alternatively exam on text material (100%)
Related competences of the degree programme
Advanced business competencies
International competencies
Personal development