- General information
Name: International Finance
Code: 61FIS3IFI
Compulsory subject: 61IFIS3INE
Credit: 3
Course length: 150 hours
- Content description
The course provides basic knowledge about monetary systems and international trade finance markets; equip students with the ability to analyze the effects of changes in exchange rate and forecast changes in exchange rate; focuses on how multinational companies operate in the field of finance and international trade, then gives students an overview of corporative finance in an international environment.
International Finance is an important part of the International Economics. This course combines with the International Business subject to create a complete master in the basic knowledge base that provides students with international trade of International Economics.
- Objectives of the subject
When studying, students will:
– Identify and explain the basic issues related to international finance, international financial environment;
– Understand and explain the fluctuation of exchange rates in practice;
– Study and apply modern theories on exchange rates to forecast and prevent exchange rate risks;
– Critically evaluate and analyze the business and investment activities of investors in the international financial markets and their impacts;
– Understand and analyze the characteristics and causes of monetary crises as well as other specialized contents of the international financial sectors;
– Understand and apply payment methods and international trade finance.
After studying, students will:
– Have the ability to apply knowledge in international trade, investment and financial management practices in organizations and enterprises;
– Understand the importance of cash flow and how to think about economic management;
– Have the skills to identify problems and find the right decision and the most optimal in the implementation of issues related to the international economy;
– Have the ability to study, present, and debate on practical topics related to international economics both in the public and private sector;
-Apprehend the need for lifelong learning, are skilled to maintain and constantly improve their soft skills.
