Module Code: H7INTFIN
Long Title International Finance
Title International Finance
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER
Module Author: AKARI DEVELOPER
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO1. Provide a comprehensive review of the international economic and financial tools used to manage international operations
LO2 LO2. Critically assess the role and function of the multinational corporation and discuss its importance within the context of the Irish and European economy
LO3 LO3. Demonstrate how foreign exchange exposures arise and how these exposures can be appropriately managed
LO4 LO4. Demonstrate a firm grasp of the fundamentals of cross border exposure and exchange controls.
LO5 LO5. Critically assess the role and function of the world development bank
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The Multinational Corporation
Attributes Growth Current status in Ireland, reasons for success in Ireland Future prospects
Determination of Exchange Rates
Balance of payments, factors which influence Balance of payments Foreign exchange markets Purchasing power parity Interest Rate Parity
Foreign Exchange Exposure
Types of exposure Translation exposure Transaction exposure Related tax exposure Treatment in accounts International capital budgeting
Strategies / Tools for managing Foreign exchange exposure
Futures/Forward Rates Leading and Lagging Forward Rate Agreements Derivatives
Introduction to cross border exposure (15%)
Political risk Forms of Government interference Nationalisation Exchange controls
Role of Development Banks (15%)
World Bank European Institute Bank International Finance Corporation
Teaching methodology
Lectures Case studies Class discussions
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Assessment70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
n/a
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 70
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
End-of-Semester Final Examination
No Workplace Assessment

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Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

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