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International Finance

The steady trend towards economic globalization increases the significance of international links for both countries and companies.

In this course, students will first learn the basic theoretical underpinnings of
international trade and then focus on how it is organized in practice, with strongest emphasis on the management of multinational companies (MNCs).

  • Course structure

    The material can be roughly divided into four segments:

    1. Basics of currency exchange: terminology, quoting conventions, cross-rates, triangular arbitrage, structure and functioning of the foreign exchange (FX) market.
    2. Institutional and conceptual background: international monetary system, balance of payments, parity conditions, forecasting exchange rates.
    3. Managing FX exposure: measuring transactional, translational and operational exposure; hedging instruments and strategies.
    4. International investments and valuation: cost of capital; foreign direct investments (FDI) and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A); international taxation.

    Students should expect a good deal of calculations and have a basic grasp of Excel to succeed in the course.

    Teaching format

    The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group work, and requires a significant portion of self-study on the part of students.

    The language of instruction is English.

    Teaching takes place on campus, supplemented with digital resources with the intention of generating the highest possible educational quality.
    For more detailed course information, see the study guide, published on the learning platform no later than one month before the course commences.

    Assessment

    Assessment for the course will be continuous and is carried throughout the different course activities. Each assessment task is weighted in relation to its importance in the overall assessment of the course. The student’s results from the different assessment tasks are added up to a total course score that will then translate into the final grade for the course.

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
  • Contact

    Coursecoordinator: coursecoordinator@sbs.su.se

    Head of course: Michał Dzieliński