Course content
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International Financial Markets: Explore the structure and functioning of global financial markets, including stock exchanges, foreign exchange markets, and bond markets. Learn about market participants, trading mechanisms, and the impact of economic factors on global financial markets.
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Global Corporate Finance: Gain an understanding of financial decision-making in a global context. Study topics such as capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, and international financing options. Analyze the financial implications of multinational operations and explore strategies for maximizing shareholder value.
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Risk Management in Global Finance: Examine various types of financial risks faced by multinational corporations, such as exchange rate risk, interest rate risk, and political risk. Learn techniques and tools for identifying, measuring, and managing these risks, including hedging strategies, derivatives, and insurance products.
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International Financial Reporting: Understand the principles and practices of financial reporting in a global setting. Study international accounting standards (such as IFRS) and learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements of multinational corporations. Explore the challenges and complexities of financial reporting in diverse regulatory environments.
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Global Investment Analysis: Develop skills in analyzing global investment opportunities. Learn about different investment vehicles, valuation techniques, and portfolio management strategies. Explore factors influencing international investments, such as country risk, political factors, and macroeconomic indicators.
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Strategic Financial Planning: Focus on strategic financial planning in a global context. Study techniques for assessing financial performance, forecasting future cash flows, and evaluating investment projects. Understand how to develop financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals and global market conditions.
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Global Finance: Examine ethical considerations and legal frameworks relevant to global financial management. Explore topics such as corporate governance, financial fraud, insider trading, and international regulatory frameworks. Understand the importance of ethical decision-making and compliance with international financial laws and regulations.
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Emerging Trends in Global Financial Management: Stay updated with current trends and developments in global financial management. Explore topics such as fintech, sustainable finance, digital currencies, and impact investing. Analyze the implications of technological advancements and evolving market trends on global financial practices.
Assessment
The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.