Class Test 2 hours weighted at 100%, (Tests All Learning Outcomes)

This module studies the financial operation of the multinational corporation in an environment of open and integrated financial markets. The module will cover a selection of the following topics: global objectives of the MNC, differences between foreign and domestic investment, the financing of international projects and investment strategy. Sourcing of subsidiary financing, international mergers and acquisitions, internal parity conditions, the management of foreign exchange risk, exchange rate forecasting, management of country risk.

1. DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING AND CRITICAL EVALUATION OF KEY ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE
Knowledge & Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE APPROPRIATE APPROACHES TO SOLVING PROBLEMS IN AREAS OF INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE
Analysis

3. APPLY THE METHODS AND TECHNIQUES APPLICABLE TO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE TO DEVISE AND SUSTAIN ARGUMENTS
Problem Solving
Application

Books and academic journals housed in the library
Access to the internet

FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ONLY.


Students must have studied a Level 4 Introductory Economics or Business Environment module or equivalent.

Kim, S.H..and Kim (2002). Global Corporate Finance, 5th edn. Blackwell, Oxford
Levich, R. (2001). International Finance Markets. McGraw Hill, Boston

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.