Courses & Units
International Finance BEA309
Hobart
Introduction
International finance refers to a branch of financial economics that deals with monetary systems and economics that surpass national borders. This field focuses on global capital markets through monitoring and examining trade practices across borders, global investment flows and movements in foreign exchange rates. This unit provides you with the skills necessary to understand and address some of the multi-faceted issues of the international financial environment. International finance draws upon ideas and techniques from various fields, including financial management, international trade, macroeconomics, and investment theory.
Summary
Unit name | International Finance |
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Unit code | BEA309 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
Discipline | Economics and Finance |
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Teaching staff | |
Level | Advanced |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 13/7/2020 | 10/8/2020 | 31/8/2020 | 18/10/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Analyse the interaction between the real economy and financial markets.
- LO2: Explain and analyse the role of international conditions on financial markets and multinational corporate behaviour.
- LO3: Communicate finance in oral and written formats.
Fees
Domestic
Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
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2 | 2020: $1,190.00 | 2020: $2,402.00 | 010103 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
BEA286 and BFA107 OR BFA208
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BEA384
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour workshop per week. Please check the unit outline for details. |
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Assessment | Quizzes (20%), Test (10%), Report (20%), Final exam (50%). |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | Madira, J, Hoque, A, Krishnamurti, C 2017, International Financial Management, Asia- Pacific Edition, 1st edition, South-Western Cengage Learning. ISBN 9780170386135 |
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