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International Studies - Winter 2 2010
International Finance

45
Language Level: Taught In English
International Finance
Language of Instruction: English
Course taken with: International Students
Autonomous University of Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain)

Course Description

Hours & Credits

45

Hours of Instruction

3

Semester Credit Units

4

Quarter Credit Units

Prerequisites and Language Level

Taught In English
There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.

Overview

Number of sessions: 30
Length of each session: 1, 5 h
Total length of the module: 45 hours

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
This course extends the principles of finance to the international context. Topics
include exchange rate determination, foreign exchange markets, currency derivatives,
risk management, and foreign investments.

CONTENTS
Introduction to International Finance: Multinational Enterprise and Multinational
Financial Management
The International Monetary System
The Foreign Exchange Market
Currency Future Markets
Currency Options Markets
Parity Conditions in International Finance
Currency Forecasting
Measuring and Managing Transaction Exposure
Measuring and Managing Economic Exposure
Swaps and Interest Rate Derivatives
Offshore Markets
Cost of Capital for Foreign Investments
International Investments

GRADING
Mid-term exam (30%): The midterm exam will cover theory and exercises.
Assignments (40%): Case studies and exercises done during the classes and at home.
Final Exam (30%): The final exam will cover theory, exercises and case studies.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Shapiro, A. (2003). "Multinacional Financial Management". John and Wiley Sons, Inc
(7ed).