Syllabus

Title
0766 International Financial Management II
Instructors
Dr. Hannelore De Silva, Daniel Hill, MSc (WU)
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/19/19 to 09/29/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
International Financial Management II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 10/14/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM TC.3.10
Tuesday 10/15/19 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM TC.1.02
Wednesday 10/16/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM TC.3.11
Wednesday 10/30/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D5.0.001
Wednesday 11/06/19 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM D5.0.001
Monday 11/18/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM EA.5.030
Tuesday 11/19/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM EA.5.030
Wednesday 11/20/19 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM EA.5.030
Wednesday 12/04/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D5.0.001
Wednesday 12/11/19 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM D5.0.001

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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 the fundamental concepts in international finance.

In Part I, students gain knowledge on the macroeconomic and institutional foundations of IFM, including international monetary systems, balance of payments and corporate governance around the world.

Part II focuses on the foreign exchange market, including its organization and operation, international parity relationships, as well as the spot, forward, and future markets for foreign exchange market. At the end of the course, the student is able to convert the different currencies, decide on international investments and account for the time value of money.

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Attendance requirements

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

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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:


Part I:
- 15% Assignment
- 35% Exam 1

Part II:
- 15% Assignment
- 35% Exam 2

The individual components map to grades as follows:

 

Percentage Grade
89,50% - 100,00% 1
79,50% - 89,49% 2
69,50% - 79,49% 3
59,50% - 69,49% 4
0,00% - 59,49% 5
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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 Coordinator of the Cross-Functional Management Program 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: Chapters 1-7
Year: 2018
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: Yes
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Book
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Recommended previous knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge in international finance!

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Availability of lecturer(s)

You can contact the lecturers by email at daniel.hill@wu.ac.at and hannelore.desilva@wu.ac.at.

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

For contacting the tutor, please write an e-mail to him/her or attend his/her office hours: https://www.wu.ac.at/finance/people/tutors/

Last edited: 2019-09-16



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