AFX9870 - International study program in banking and finance

Leader: Mr Roger Love

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit is designed to provide students with the conceptual foundations of the functions and institutions of the international financial system. To impart an understanding and appreciation of the current issues underlying the international area of finance, and to develop a practical understanding of the markets and financial techniques used by international banks and multinational organisations. To develop a practical understanding and appreciation of cultural differences within the area of international banking and finance through an overseas visitation program.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• become skilled in understanding the history and structure of International banking and financial markets
• acquire an understanding of the theories and usage of International foreign exchange markets
• develop a a practical understanding and appreciation of cultural differences within the area of international banking and finance through an overseas visitation program
• develop a set of academic skills which include the ability to work independently, evaluate academic papers in terms of the application of finance theories to the International financial markets, search the web and to submit assignments on time
• develop excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to analyse case studies and to lead/participate in groups from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

Assessment

Group assignment 10% (2000 words)
Individual assignment (5000 words) 30%
Participation 10%
Examination 50%.

Contact hours

The Unit will consist of 8 x 3-hour seminars in a two week block mode, followed by a three-week international visitation program consisting of at least eight 2-hour presentations by sponsor organisations in the Summer Semester.

Prerequisites

Completion of 2 six-point units at the graduate level.

Prohibitions

AFF9160