Syllabus

Title
4384 International Financial Management II
Instructors
Daniel Hill, MSc (WU), Univ.Prof. Dr. Margarethe Rammerstorfer
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/12/19 to 02/20/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 02/26/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.127
Wednesday 02/27/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.136
Thursday 02/28/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM D4.0.133
Tuesday 04/02/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.0.01 ERSTE
Tuesday 05/07/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.0.01 ERSTE
Tuesday 05/14/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM D1.1.078
Wednesday 05/15/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM EA.5.040
Thursday 05/16/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM TC.3.10
Tuesday 05/28/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.0.01 ERSTE
Tuesday 06/04/19 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.0.02 Red Bull
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
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.

Attendance requirements

For this lecture participation is obligatory. Students are allowed to miss a maximum of 20% (no matter if excused or not excused).

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

 

Part I:

- Assignment (15%)

- Exam 1 (35%)

 

Part II:

- Classroom exercises (10%)

- Case Study (10%)

- Exam 2 (30%)

 

The individual components map to grades as follows:

 

> 90%  = 1

90% - 80%  = 2

80% - 70% = 3

70% - 60% = 4

< 60% = 5

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.

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
Recommended previous knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge in international finance!
Availability of lecturer(s)

You can contact the lecturers by e-mail margarethe.rammerstorfer@wu.ac.at and daniel.hill@wu.ac.at

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

For contacting the tutor, Maksymilian Aleksander Gut , please write an e-mail to maksymilian.gut@wu.ac.at or attend his office hours.

 

Last edited: 2019-03-05



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