This module studies the financial risk management of the multinational corporation in an environment of open and integrated financial markets. The module will cover a selection of the following topics: the objectives financial risk management and the MNC, risks associated with global investing, the financing of MNC and international projects, risk management and investment strategy by MNC. Sourcing of sustainable financing. Financial risk management and the use of financial derivatives and other techniques to hedge risks. Management of country risk. It also covers the area of identifying, assessing, and controlling risk as a key aspect of responsible and sustainable business. ethical frameworks and professional values as applied in the context of corporate finance leaders.

When studied as part of the MSc International Finance & Accounting, the successful completion of this module may lead to an exemption from a professional accountancy qualification – for up to date information on accreditation and exemptions please contact the Award Leader

GROUP PRESENTATION (covering LO1). The group presentation (weighted at 20%)

Individually produced REPORT (covering LO1) (weighted at 10%)

An ASSIGNMENT of 3000 words weighted at 70% (covering LOs 2,3 and 4)

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 200 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 39 hours of class support and 161 hours of independent and self- directed study.
The lecture/tutorial pattern may vary with some activities taking place in medium size group workshops.

20 hours of tutor lead sessions

19 hours of student-centred learning sessions

There will be lectures to deliver the core material, as well as smaller group sessions, including problem solving, discussion and workshop type delivery. Students will be expected to complete the case studies/ exercises and directed learning in the independent learning time.

1. ¿Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical evaluation of key aspects of MNC’s financial risk exposure.

Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis.

2.¿Critically analyse appropriate approaches to problem solving in financing multinational corporations’ activities.

Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Analysis, Learning, Communication.

3. Apply appropriate methods and techniques to planning and implementing financial risk strategic for a MNC.

Knowledge and Understanding, application, analysis, Communication, Learning.

4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of professional values and judgements within an ethical framework that is in the best interests of all stakeholders.

Communication, Learning, Reflection.

Module study guide

The University Library and Learning Resources – books and academic journals

The module VLE

Electronic data bases

Learning support materials

Internet

Madura, Jeff and R. Fox (2020)¿International Financial Management, Fifth Ed. CENGAGE Learning EMEA.¿ISBN-10:¿1473770505, ISBN-13:¿978-1473770508

Eun, C. S. and B. G.¿Resnick¿(2020)¿International Financial Management, 9th Edition. McGraw-Hill Education.¿ISBN-13:¿978-1260575316

This module studies the financial risk management of the multinational corporation in an environment of open and integrated financial markets. The module will cover a selection of the following topics: the objectives financial risk management and the MNC, risks associated with global investing, the financing of MNC and international projects, risk management and investment strategy by MNC. Sourcing of sustainable financing. Financial risk management and the use of financial derivatives and other techniques to hedge risks. Management of country risk. It also covers the area of identifying, assessing, and controlling risk as a key aspect of responsible and sustainable business. ethical frameworks and professional values as applied in the context of corporate finance leaders.