FINC 635: International Finance
Prerequisites: MBA status or permission of the instructor
Credit Hours: (3)
Finance 635 deals with the international financial environment and focuses on managerial aspects from a corporate financial perspective.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
International Financial Environment.
Exchange Rate Behavior
Exchange Rate Risk Management
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
The course will be a combination of lecture, paper presentation, and case analysis. Oral as well as written communication is emphasized.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
a. Understand the underlying reasons for the transformation of a domestic company
to a multinational organization.
b. Differentiate between a domestic financial market and a multinational financial
market.
c. Develop an awareness of the opportunities in foreign markets.
d. Understand the implications of movements in exchange rates, foreign interest rates,
labor costs, and inflation.
e. Develop an understanding risks inherent in foreign operations.
f. Understand the basics of international financial decision making required in international
business operations.
Assessment Measures
a. Examinations. Students in FINC 635 will normally take one two-hour examination
and a comprehensive final exam.
b. Class participation. Students are expected to analyze several cases and present
their findings to the class. They are also expected to be ready to respond to the
comments or critiques raised by their classmates.
c. Term Project. Students are expected to report orally on their term papers dealing
with current issues in International Financial Management.
Other Course Information
a. Reading list. Outside readings will be assigned from the attached list of sources.
Review and Approval
DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
March 10, 1999 Revised