Syllabus

Title
0330 Global Financial Management B
Instructors
Giorgia Simion, Ph.D.
Contact details
giorgia.simion@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
4
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/15/22 to 09/26/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Global Financial Management
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 10/11/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.5.01
Thursday 10/13/22 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM D3.0.225
Tuesday 10/25/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.5.01
Thursday 10/27/22 11:30 AM - 03:00 PM EA.6.032
Tuesday 11/08/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.5.01
Thursday 11/10/22 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM D3.0.225
Tuesday 11/15/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.5.01
Thursday 11/17/22 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM D5.1.001
Wednesday 11/23/22 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM TC.3.05
Tuesday 11/29/22 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM TC.5.01
Thursday 12/01/22 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM TC.3.05
Tuesday 12/06/22 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM TC.5.01
Tuesday 12/06/22 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM TC.5.13
Friday 12/16/22 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM TC.0.01 ERSTE

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Contents

The aim of this course is to introduce students into international 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. The course focuses on the main tools that international finance managers use to analyze investment across countries or to make the best business decisions.

The main topics covered in this course are:

1. Spot Markets for Foreign Currency

2. Forward Markets for Foreign Currency

3. Currency Options

4. Relevance of Hedging Foreign Exchange Risk

5. Measuring Exposure to Exchange Rates

6. Cost of International Capital

7. International Capital Budgeting

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will have acquired an understanding about:
i) characteristics and mechanisms of currency markets and the most important financial instruments operating in these markets,
ii) how these instruments can be used to measure and manage foreign exchange risk,
iii) how to set the cost of capital and adjust domestic capital budgeting for international projects.

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Attendance requirements

Students have to attend at least 75% of the classes.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

The course consists of mandatory regular lectures and assignments. The lectures will be largely based on the instructor's lecture notes, on the main textbook and additional readings.

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Assessment

The evaluation is based on:

1. Assignments 40 points

2. Quizzes 20 points

3. Participation 5 points

3. Final Exam 35 points

Total 100 points

 

Grading (p=points)

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

Last edited: 2022-06-24



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