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Undergraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module ECOS3211: INTERNATIONAL AND MULTINATIONAL FINANCE
Department: Business School (Economics and Finance) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
ECOS3211: INTERNATIONAL AND MULTINATIONAL FINANCE
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 3 | 20 | Available in 2012/2013 | None. | Queen's Campus Stockton |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- Corporate Finance (ECOS2011) AND Macroeconomics and International Finance (ECOS2131)
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- This module aims at bringing together student's knowledge of finance and quantitative techniques in order to investigate important topics within the International and Multinational Finance Literature.
Content
- The following is indicative of the types of area to be covered: introduction and basics of foreign exchange, PPP and IRP, exchange rate determination, efficiency of foreign exchange markets, foreign exchange exposure and risk, operating exposure, hedging risk and exposure, speculation in the foreign exchange markets, multinational portfolio investment, multinational capital investment.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of the module student should: be aware of major theoretical underpinnings in key topics in International and Multinational Finance, be able to appreciate the recent empirical literature in selected key topics in International and Multinational Finance, have practiced skills of problem solving and critical thinking.
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The mix of lectures and seminars will introduce students to key concepts and provide opportunities to explore issues in international and multinational finance in depth.
- The examination will assess students' knowledge and critical awareness and allow investigation of key concepts.
- This will be reinforced by formative assessment.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 | 1 Per Week | 1 Hour | 22 | |
| Seminars | 8 | fortnightly | 1 Hour | 8 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 170 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 100% | One written examination | 2 hours 15 minutes | 100% |
Formative Assessment
A group presentation given during seminars and an associated written individual report of no more than 1000 words.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.