Principles of International Business Finance

Course aim

This course provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the role and impact of international business finance on management decision making, business strategy, and business conduct in the international business context. To achieve this, the course considers the financial objectives of firms, and explores areas of financial risk, capital budgeting, corporate value, investment decision making, and the operation of international financial markets.

Students completing the course develop a body of knowledge that:

• Contributes to a comprehensive application of business finance principles to recent developments in the field of international business management.
• Provides a pathway for further learning.

Course content

Topics covered in this course include:

• The global financial environment and markets.
• Financial objectives and decision metrics for the internationally oriented business.
• Financial risks faced in conducting international business.
• Critical analysis and management of financial risks and the implications for corporate value.
• International capital budgeting and investment decisions.

Textbook(s)

Moosa, I A 2010, International finance: an analytical approach, 3rd edn, McGraw Hill, Sydney

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
ACCT 5011	Accounting for Management M

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	N/A x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
External	30 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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