During the course, students 

• acquire theoretical and conceptual knowledge on international financial management, 
• learn about corporate valuation techniques, 
• gain a systematic understanding of financial risk management techniques,  
• understand key alliances and their business implications, 
• become knowledgeable about hedging instruments, and
• understand strategic financial management in an international context. 

Attendance in all sessions is required (min. 80%).

Course design

This course is designed as a modular online (1106) and face-to-face (1105) course. The online unit is taught entirely via learn@WU/Canvas. Students in both the online and the face-to-face course are expected to complete ALL weekly learning components:

• Pre-session mandatory readings
• Online assignments and learning extensions (videos & podcasts),
• In-person teaching sessions, and
• Recorded lecture casts (asynchronous) – Online unit only.

The course ends with a written in-person exam (additional information below). The course is supported online through student forums.

• In-class participation: 10%
• Online assignments: 20% 
• Final exam: 70% 

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Dr. Jakob Müllner, jakob.muellner@wu.ac.at

Dr. Harald Puhr, harald.puhr@wu.ac.at

Course language: 

• Teaching language is English. 
• Course materials and student deliverables must be in English.