Overview
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills required to understand, interpret and evaluate international trade and financial concepts of relevance to Australian businesses and government, and to relate this knowledge to current international trade and finance issues. Students will improve their employability skills by learning and understanding the role of the financial manager in the present international environment; they will understand the internationalisation of finance using different economic indicators; and will describe and apply economic, financial and institutional concepts that are required to function in the present international financial system.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply theoretical concepts to current issues in international trade and finance analysis
- Offer solutions to current international issues based on constructive arguments developed using research from a variety of sources
- Engage in informed theoretical and applied technical analysis in international trade and financial issues
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to develop informed analysis of current international trade and finance challenges
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
OUA
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Examination | Individual | 40 - 60% | 1,2,3 |
| Quiz | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- International trade and the balance of payments
- Foreign exchange markets
- Determination and forecasting of exchange rates
- Foreign exchange risk management
- International Financial Markets
- Euromarkets and International Banking
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.