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 | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Finance |
| Coordinator | Doctor Moses Kangogo |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate the interaction between the real economy, and financial markets, and the quality of institutions.
- Critically appraise how international economic conditions influence financial markets and multinational corporations, with its application to Australian and Tasmanian contexts.
- Communicate finance concepts and information using appropriate financial terminology, graphs, and data.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 2: Case Study (30%)|Assessment Task 3: Research Report (30%)|Assessment Task 1: Online quizzes (40%) |
| 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 |
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