Overview

Financial globalisation, a heightened geopolitical environment, and economic uncertainties present unique challenges and opportunities for investors and corporations worldwide. International Financial Management develops your conceptual and applied knowledge and skills to manage the critical value drivers of firms operating globally. You will examine the structure and operations of global financial … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Muhammad Al Mamun

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

Subject instances

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - International Financial Management

Prereading - Other resource -

Prescribed - Other resource - Forecasting software / tools such as STATA or Python.

Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No
Entire subject or partial subject:Entire subject

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically evaluate contemporary global financial systems and current issues in international finance that affect the global flow of funds and financial management functions.
2.
Assess foreign exchange behavior - exchange rate regimes, exchange rate determination, international parity relations - and their implications for forecasting exchange rates and managing exposures.
3.
Design and manage strategic financial decisions including country risk analysis, foreign direct investment, financing and investment, asset allocation, and tax management in international settings to deliver long-term value.

Learning activities

Pre-workshop reading, watching relevant videos, workshop participation and engagement - discussion, debate, hands-on activities, formative homework, undertake evidence-based research and inquiry to develop professional reports and presentations, analysing and evaluating reflective writing, case studies, and summative final assessments.