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FIN 550 International Finance

This course is an introduction to the international dimensions of corporate financing, investment, and risk management decisions. Topics include foreign exchange markets, international financial systems, foreign exchange rate determination, currency risk, spot and forward rates, hedging, international monetary and trade flows, multinational capital budgeting, and cost of capital in emerging economies. Overlap: IBUS 550 International Financial Management.

Prerequisites

4 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 23, 2004 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Understand how the international monetary system has evolved and discuss the pros and cons of alternative exchange rate regimes.
  • Understand international parity relationships and how exchange rates are determined.
  • Assess the foreign exchange exposure of a corporation and evaluate alternatives to manage the exposure.
  • Analyze corporate investment decisions in an international context.
  • Analyze corporate financing choices and capital structure decisions in an international context.

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 International Finance Glavee, Patrick Books for FIN-550-50 Spring 2025 Course details for FIN-550-50 Spring 2025