1182 - International Financial Management II
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Instructors:Univ.Prof. Dr. Christian Wagner
Type:PI
Weekly hours:2
Members (max.):15
Registration period:09/17/10 to 09/28/10
Class objective(s) (learning outcomes)
Develop an understanding of fundamental concepts of international finance, gain knowledge on the foreign exchange market and important aspects of financial management of the multinational firm.
Teaching and learning method(s)
Develop an understanding of fundamental concepts of international finance, gain knowledge on the foreign exchange market and important aspects of financial management of the multinational firm.
Criteria for successful completion
Develop an understanding of fundamental concepts of international finance, gain knowledge on the foreign exchange market and important aspects of financial management of the multinational firm.
Availability of instructor(s) for contact by students
Contact information for appointments, via email: mailto:christian.wagner@wu-wien.ac.at
Detailed schedule
Day Date Time Room
Monday 10/04/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 10/11/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 10/18/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 10/25/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 11/08/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 11/15/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 11/22/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 11/29/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 12/06/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 12/13/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 12/20/10 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 01/10/11 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Monday 01/17/11 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S2 (H46)
Tuesday 01/25/11 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM S1 (H46)
Contents

Globalization and the multinational firm, major trends.
Functioning and structure of the foreign exchange market; the spot market, the forward market.
International parity relationships. interest rate parity, purchasing power parity.
Foreign direct investment and cross-border acquisitions.
International capital structure ad teh cost of capital.
International capital budgeting.
Corporate governance around the world.

Literature

Eun, Cheol S. and Bruce G. Resnick: International Financial Management, McGraw-Hill, Fourth Editi, 2007; Content relevant for class examination: Ja; Content relevant for degree examination: Keine Angabe; Recommendation: Keine Angabe

Bekart, Geert and Robert J. Hodrick: International Financial Management, Pearson Education International, 2009; Content relevant for class examination: Keine Angabe; Content relevant for degree examination: Keine Angabe; Recommendation: Keine Angabe



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