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 2021
| 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 | Finance |
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| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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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
Requisites
Prerequisites
BEA112 or BFA107 or BFA208
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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| Assessment | Workshop Submissions (30%), Report (30%), Online Quizzes (40%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please see the unit outline for details. |
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