| COURSE DESCRIPTION | ||||
| College | College of administrative & Financial Sciences | Department | Finance | |
| Course Name | International Finance | Course Code: | FIN406 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 credit Hours | Contact Hours | 3 | |
| Language | Arabic | English | ||
| Track | College Req. | § Dep. Req. | Concentration | |
| Level | 8 | Prerequisite | FIN402 | |
| Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of the field of international finance. It covers the knowledge needed to manage the international aspects of multinational firms, the operations of international and foreign bank and financial institutions, and the operations of all firms, organizations, and individuals active in the current and future global business and financial environments | ||||
| Course learning outcomes: 1. Provide students with a basic knowledge of how international financial markets work. 2. Provide students with an understanding of exchange rates and why currency values fluctuate. 3. Explore methods used to manage risk in the global markets. 4. Support student learning through site visits to cultural and financial centers. 5. Provide an in-depth understanding of the process and techniques used to make international investment decisions. | ||||
| Course Major Topics 1. Current Multinational Challenges and the Global Economy 2. The International Monetary System 3. The Balance of Payments 4. The Continuing Global Financial Crisis 5. The Foreign Exchange Market 6. International Parity Conditions 7. Foreign Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting 8. Transaction and translation Operating and Exposure 9. The Global Cost of Capital and raising Equity and Debt Globally 10. International Portfolio Theory and Diversification 11. Foreign Direct Investment and Political Risk 12. Multinational Capital Budgeting and Cross-Border Acquisitions 13. International Trade Finance |
| Learning Resources · Textbook Moffett, M., Stonehill, A., & Eiteman, D. (2012). Fundamentals of Multinational Finance. (4th). Boston, MA: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 978-0-132-13807-9. |
| Grading: Course works (assignments, quizzes, projects, case studies, board discussion): 25% Midterm exam 25% Final Exam 50% |