Courses & Units
International Finance BEA309
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 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BEA309 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Finance |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Joaquin Vespignani |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the interaction between the real economy and financial markets in team context.
- Explain and analyse the role of international conditions on financial markets and multinational corporate behaviour with international, Australian, and Tasmanian applications.
- Communicate finance in oral and written formats.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010103 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
BFA107 or BEA112 or BFA208Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
Tuition Pattern Details
Activity Type
Duration
Frequency
Lectures
2 hours
Weekly
Workshops
3 hours
4 times (Semester)
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|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Online quizzes (40%)|Assessment Task 2: Case Study (Individual Assignment) (30%)|Assessment Task 3: Research Report (Group Assignment) (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text: Madira, J, Hoque, A, Krishnamurti, C 2017, International Financial Management, Asia- Pacific Edition, 1st edition, South-Western Cengage Learning. ISBN 9780170386135 |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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