Module Descriptors
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
ACCT70288
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ahmad Mlouk
Email: A.Mlouk@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Independent Study Hours:
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Examination weighted at 100%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Examination, 2 hours weighted at 100%, (Tests All Learning Outcomes)
INDICATIVE CONTENT
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 MNC and international projects, trades, and investment strategy by MNC. Sourcing of subsidiary financing, Treasury management by MNC. Financial risk management and the use of financial derivatives. Management of country risk.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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 PROBLEM SOLVING IN FINANCING MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS ACTIVITIES.
Analysis
3. APPLY APPROPRIATE METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TO PLANNING AND MANAGING STRATEGIC FINANCE FOR A MNC.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE APPROPRIATE APPROACHES TO PROBLEM SOLVING IN FINANCING MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS ACTIVITIES.
Analysis
3. APPLY APPROPRIATE METHODS AND TECHNIQUES TO PLANNING AND MANAGING STRATEGIC FINANCE FOR A MNC.
Analysis
Application
RESOURCES
A range of resources, including, University library and IT facilities, the Internet, journals and databases
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ONLY
TEXTS
BeKeart, G. and R. Hodrick (2012) International Financial Management, Second Edition, Pearson
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-284298-3; ISBN-10: 0-13-284298-X
Madura, Jeff and R. Fox (2011) International Financial Management, Second Edition, Cengage Learning EMEA, UK.
ISBN: 978-1-4080-3229-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-284298-3; ISBN-10: 0-13-284298-X
Madura, Jeff and R. Fox (2011) International Financial Management, Second Edition, Cengage Learning EMEA, UK.
ISBN: 978-1-4080-3229-9
Learning Strategies
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.
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.