International Finance

Finance

Examine the global financial environment, exchange rate theory, currency risk exposure management, and foreign investment.

NZ$968

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(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University, Lincoln

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Explain the impact of international finance theories

Use international finance theories to explain how international trade, exchange rates, and economic activities shape the modern financial system.

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Apply theories to financial decisions for multinational firms

Apply international finance theories to make reasonable financial decisions for multinational firms.

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Hedge foreign currency exposures

Identify and formulate foreign currency exposure hedging techniques for multinational firms.

What You're Signing Up For

This course explores the modern global financial system, focusing on exchange rate theory, management of currency risk exposure, and foreign investment. Students will gain both theoretical understanding and practical skills in international finance as it affects multinational firms, including how to hedge foreign currency exposures and critique the balance of payments in the context of globalisation.

Course Content

  • Global financial environment
  • Exchange rate theory
  • Currency risk exposure management
  • Foreign investment
  • Balance of payments analysis
  • Application of international finance theories to multinational firms
  • Foreign currency exposure hedging techniques
  • Influence of globalisation on financial systems

What you need to know first

Pre-requisite: Financial Management, FINC-204

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Finance

  • Banking

  • International Business

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Risk analyst

  • International financial consultant

  • Corporate finance manager

  • Banking professional

  • Multinational finance specialist