This class exists in these courses :
• IÉSEG > IESEG Degree - Programme Grande École > Semester 1 > 2,00 ECTS
• IÉSEG > IESEG Degree - Programme Grande École > Semester 2 > 2,00 ECTS

Prerequisites

Students who register for this course should be familiar with
1. basic calculus, statistics and probability theory;
2. financial derivatives such as forward and option contracts.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
-understand the international monetary system;
-understand the importance of multinational transactions;
-understand international monetary arrangements and balance of payments;
-understand foreign exchange exposure.

Course description

This course aims to provide students with knowledge of the international finance and skills of managing
financial assets in a global environment. The topics include multinational financial management;
international monetary system; international monetary arrangements; balance of payments; and foreign exchange exposure.

Class type

Class structure

Teaching methods

• E-learning
• Interactive class
• Research

Assessment

The final exam will involve both theory and problem-type questions which will be similar to examples provided in class.

Recommended reading

• 1. Alan C. Shapiro (2013). Multinational Financial Management, International Student Version, Wiley, 10th Edition. -

• “Multinational Business Finance, 14/e, Global Edition” (2016) by Eiteman, Stonehill, and Moffett, Prentice Hall. -

Internet resources

• IESEG Online

  The slides and articles will be posted on line by IESEG.