BUSA 6430 International Financial Management

This course examines the theoretical and technical concepts involved in conducting business in a global economy. A framework for making intelligent investment decisions and achieving successful investment results is developed.

Registration Name

Intl Financial Management

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ACCT 6430

Prerequisite

ACCT 2010 and ACCT 2020 or equivalent

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast globalization, international monetary system, balance of payment, and corporate governance around the world.
2. Comprehend and evaluate foreign exchange markets, forecast foreign exchange rates and compare futures and options on foreign exchanges.
3. Analyze transaction exposure, economic exposure and translation exposure.
4. Evaluate the relations between and among foreign direct investment (FDI), international capital structure, cost of capital and capital budgeting as well as the impact of FDI on donor and hosting nations.
5. Differentiate international cash flows and trade finance and examine international tax environment.
6. Develop interest rate and currency conversion rate arbitrage strategies.
7. Assess currency and interest rate swaps.
8. Explain the importance of the balance of payment on trade between and among nation states.
9. Interpret various financial (currency, translation and economic) exposures and how to deal with them.