Syllabus

Title
5903 International Financial Management II
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr. Margarethe Rammerstorfer, Asad Rauf, MSc.
Contact details
margarethe.rammerstorfer@wu.ac.at; asad.rauf@wu.ac.at; maximilian.bredendiek@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/14/18 to 02/27/18
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
International Financial Management II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 03/05/18 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM TC.5.04
Friday 03/16/18 03:45 PM - 06:15 PM D2.0.392
Saturday 03/17/18 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM D4.0.127
Friday 03/23/18 03:45 PM - 06:15 PM D4.4.008
Saturday 03/24/18 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM D4.0.136
Wednesday 04/11/18 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM TC.0.03 WIENER STÄDTISCHE
Thursday 04/12/18 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM TC.0.02 Red Bull
Thursday 04/19/18 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.0.02 Red Bull
Thursday 04/19/18 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM TC.0.01 ERSTE
Friday 04/20/18 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM TC.5.14
Wednesday 04/25/18 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM TC.0.02 Red Bull
Thursday 04/26/18 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM D5.1.002
Wednesday 05/02/18 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM TC.0.03 WIENER STÄDTISCHE
Tuesday 05/15/18 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM TC.0.03 WIENER STÄDTISCHE

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Contents
  1. Globalization and the Multinational Firm
  2. International Monetary System
  3. Balance of Payments
  4. Corporate Governance around the World
  5. The Market for Foreign Exchange
  6. International Parity Relationships and Forecasting Foreign Exchange rates
  7. Futures and Options on Foreign Exchange
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Learning outcomes

The students develop an understanding of fundamental concepts of international finance.
The students gain knowledge on the foreign exchange market and important aspects of financial management of the multinational firm.
At the end of the course the student is able to convert the different currencies, decide on international investments and also account for the time value of money.
With a positive passing, the students will be able to price futures and options in the context of international markets and with respect to different currencies.

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Teaching/learning method(s)
Lectures, assignments, class participation.
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Assessment

Grading System:

In order to get a positive grade, students have to fulfill the attendance requirement. If this criterion is met, the following weighting scheme is applied:

•    Exam 1 (35 %)

•    Exam 2 (35 %)

•    Assignment 1 (15 %)

•    Assignment 2 (15%)


•    > 90 % = 1

•    90 – 80 % = 2

•    80 – 70 % = 3

•    70 – 60 % = 4

•    < 60 % = fail


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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

For participants of the Cross-Functional Management Program and WU-incomings only

For questions concerning enrolment and waiting lists please contact the Coordinatorof the Cross-Functional Management Programme at cfm@wu.ac.at

All students must attend the first class, otherwise they will be deregistered.

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Readings
1 Author: Cheol Eun; Bruce Resnick
Title:

International financial management

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Edition: 8th Edition
Remarks: Capter 1-8
Year: 2018
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: Yes
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Book
2 Author: Piet Sercu
Title:

International Finance: Theory into Practice

Publisher: Princeton University Press
Remarks: Chapter 1 - 9
Year: 2009
Content relevant for class examination: No
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Strongly recommended (but no absolute necessity for purchase)
Type: Book
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Recommended previous knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge in international finance!
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Availability of lecturer(s)

margarethe.rammerstorfer@wu.ac.at, asad.rauf@wu.ac.at,

For administrative matters and registration please contact cfm@wu.ac.at

 

Last edited: 2018-03-21



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