fin5ifm international financial management
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FIN5IFM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will develop an understanding of the structure and operation of the international financial system, including an understanding of the process via which exchange rates are derived. You will also develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the logic and relevance of the four major international parity conditions: Purchasing Power Parity; Interest Rate Parity; International Fisher Effect; and Foreign Exchange Expectation. Based on the theoretical foundation and empirical evidence, you will evaluate the relative merits and the risks associated with financing and investment decisions in a global economic setting.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorVan Vu
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Global investments
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSolnik B., & D.McLeavey
YearN/A
Edition/Volume6th Edition
PublisherPEARSON - PRENTICE HALL
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVan Vu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual AssignmentEquivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO5, SILO6 |
One hour formative examinationEquivalent to 1000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two hour final examinationHurdle requirement: Students must achieve at least 50% in the final examination as well as a minimum of 50% in the sum of the marks for all assessment tasks to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Online and/or in-class formative assessment tasksEquivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVan Vu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 42
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual AssignmentEquivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO5, SILO6 |
One hour formative examinationEquivalent to 1000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two hour final examinationHurdle requirement: Students must achieve at least 50% in the final examination as well as a minimum of 50% in the sum of the marks for all assessment tasks to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Online and/or in-class formative assessment tasksEquivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVan Vu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 47 - 0
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual AssignmentEquivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO5, SILO6 |
One hour formative examinationEquivalent to 1000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Two hour final examinationHurdle requirement: Students must achieve at least 50% in the final examination as well as a minimum of 50% in the sum of the marks for all assessment tasks to pass the subject | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Online and/or in-class formative assessment tasksEquivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |