International Finance
Unit code: HBI564
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | One Teaching Period |
| Contact hours | 36 Hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | Completion of all Stage 1 units or equivalent |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
An elective unit of study in the following programs:
Master of Commerce (International Business)
Master of Commerce (International Business)
Aims and objectives
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Understand and explain key economic and financial concepts essential for international business operations
- Assess the workings of foreign exchange markets and the determination of exchange rates
- Investigate and evaluate the variety of international sources of debt and equity
- Evaluate and analyse the risks for businesses operating in the global environment
- Develop analytical and research skills to enhance problem solving abilities
- Demonstrate skills involving collection, interpretation and critical analysis of international financial data
- Work effectively in a team environment.
Generic skills outcomes
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes.
Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills:
- Teamwork skills
- Risk analysis skills
- Interpretative skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
- Ability to work independently
Content
- The nature of foreign exchange markets and exchange rate determination
- International parity conditions, arbitrage and speculation
- Foreign exchange risk management
- International portfolio theory and diversification
- Euro currency and euro securities markets
- Sourcing equity globally and Australians investing abroad
