International finance
Mr Adam Steen
6 points * One 3-hour session per week * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisite: MBA5190 or equivalent
Synopsis This subject surveys the major principles and practices of international finance. Topics include foreign exchange contracts and exchange rate quotation; linkages between the spot rate, the forward rate, interest rates and inflation rates; management of foreign exchange risk; international diversification of investments; foreign currency futures and options; international issues in capital budgeting; taxation and accounting aspects of international finance.
Assessment Written (2000 words): 20% * Examination (3 hours): 80%
Prescribed texts
Shapiro A C Multinational financial management 4th edn, Allyn and Bacon, 1992