Syllabus
Registration via LPIS
Day | Date | Time | Room |
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Tuesday | 11/05/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D4.0.022 |
Tuesday | 11/12/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D4.0.022 |
Tuesday | 11/26/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D4.0.022 |
Tuesday | 12/03/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D4.0.022 |
Thursday | 12/05/19 | 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM | TC.2.01 |
Tuesday | 12/10/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D4.0.022 |
Thursday | 12/12/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | TC.5.15 |
Monday | 12/16/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | TC.5.15 |
Tuesday | 12/17/19 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | D4.0.022 |
• Spot markets for foreign currency
• Forward markets for foreign currency
• Currency options
• Relevance of hedging foreign exchange risk
• Measuring and managing currency exposure
• International cost of capital
• International capital budgeting
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the international dimension of financial management. Firms acquiring and investing funds not only in the domestic market but also beyond borders encounter a broader set of opportunities but also face additional risks. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding about
(i) the mechanics of currency markets and its most important instruments,
(ii) how these instruments can be used to measure and manage risks associated with international financial management
(iii) how to set the cost of capital and adjust standard capital budgeting for international projects.
Attendance of at least 75% of classes is required to get a passing grade for this course.
Exam points
Assignments 50
Final Exam 50
Total 100
Grading Scale (points=p)
p ≥ 87,5 1
75,0 ≤ p < 87,5 2
62,5 ≤ p < 75,0 3
50,0 ≤ p < 62,5 4
p < 50,0 5
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