Leader: Malaysia: Dr Muthi Samudram; Peninsula: Dr Siang Ng
Offered
Gippsland First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Sunway Second semester 2008 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Peninsula First semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
The importance of international finance; foreign exchange markets - spot, forward, futures and options markets; the determination of exchange rates; purchasing power parity and interest rate parity; hedging and speculating in foreign exchange markets, Eurodollars and Euro-currencies; aspects of short term and long term financing; operating exposure.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (2 hours): 70%
Contact hours
3 hours per week
Prerequisites
ECW1101
Prohibitions
ECW3121
