International Banking and Finance

Unit code: BAO3402 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This is a third year specialisation unit in the Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) and Bachelor of Business (International Trade). The unit of study is concerned with how corporations manage cash flows generated in their international trading operations while addressing the various forms of risk related with international business and finance. Students will apply theories in economics and finance to analyse problems and challenges that the international financial environment presents to modern day corporate financial managers. The operation and management of international financial corporations, the international banking environment and institutional structure are emphasised. Students will develop knowledge and skills in international banking and finance through engagement in a wide range of learner-centred activities that include online discussions and peer learning.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically analyse financial and banking decisions of globally operated businesses in relation to the foreign exchange market and international financial markets;
  2. Critically review and apply a broad range of theories and concepts to examine the behaviour of international finance and banking operations;
  3. Evaluate and apply technical knowledge of international financial management decisions with emphasis on the significance of managing foreign exchange exposure;
  4. Critically evaluate hedging approaches and techniques in managing currency exchange risk; and
  5. Advocate and justify short-term and long-term investment, financial and cash management decisions in a global context;

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 10%
In-class Test
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 30%
Case Study 1
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
Critical Review Group Report
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 30%
Case Study 2

Note: Any hand-held calculators may be used in examinations.

Other locations

For students studying at Liaoning University
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Mid-semester test
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
Critical Review Report
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 50%
Final Examination - 2 hour
Note: Any hand-held calculators may be used in examinations.

Required reading

International financial management
Madura, J., Hoque, A., & Chandrasekhar, K. (2022).| (Asia-Pacific) Cengage Learning.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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