FINAN504-23A (HAM)

International Corporate Finance

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Convenor(s)

Vijay Kumar

Vijay Kumar
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vijay.kumar@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of international financial flows in today’s dynamic world economy.

The paper will focus on the analysis of the international financial environment. The multinational corporations and international financial engagement, international momentary system, foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determination, international trade and balance of payments issues and explains the role of multinational corporations in the world economy, their effects on international trade, businesses, socio-economic growth, and investment flows across countries.

I strive to make this paper current, interesting and enjoyable. I urge students to actively participate in class and be consistent in keeping up with the readings, assignments, and presentation participation. Please do not hesitate to see your paper convener if you have any queries, comments or suggestions about the paper.

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How this paper will be taught

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The paper consists lectures, group work and presentations. There will be discussion on case studies.

All the learning resources and guidelines will be available on Moodle.

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Required Readings

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Madura, Hoque and Krishnamurti, International Financial Management. (2018), Asia-Pacific 1st edition. Cengage.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Describe and demonstrate basic attributes of cultural understanding and protocols in effective intercultural communication about knowledge , ethics, and sustainability in international finance [L5]
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  • Examine the international Financial environment and explain why firms and nations seek out and benefit from international business activities [L1]
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  • Explain the significance of the balance of payments, the international monetary systems and the policy decisions of many nations [L4]
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  • Explain the workings of the Global Foreign Exchange Markets [L2]
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  • Measure the impact of exchange rate movements on the cash flows of multinational Corporations (MNCs) and firms [L3]
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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To be eligible to pass this paper, students must achieve a minimum 50% for the whole paper.

The Assessment Components with weights are provided in the paper outline.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Test 1
5 Apr 2023
9:00 AM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 2
24 May 2023
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Pitch an idea: Research Pitch
7 Jun 2023
9:00 AM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Research Presentation
7 Jun 2023
9:00 AM
15
  • Presentation: In Class
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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