BAFI1018: International Finance - RMIT University

BAFI1018: International Finance delves into the burgeoning significance of international finance due to various global dynamics such as floating exchange rates, the elimination of capital controls, financial market deregulation, and technological advancements. With the surge in international trade and globalisation, financial management transcends domestic boundaries. Throughout this course, students will grasp the international financial decision-making framework, comprehend the global business finance landscape, and recognise the cultural nuances in international business. Essential for contemporary financial managers, this course equips students with the skills to adeptly evaluate alternatives and make objective decisions within an international context. Moreover, it offers opportunities for integration, critical reflection, consolidation, and practical application of acquired knowledge and skills.

✔ (Summary) Learning Outcomes:

• interpret the implications of globalisation from a finance perspective and identify various types of international Monetary systems;

• examine the structure and trends of the balance of payments (BoP);

• analyse important features of the foreign exchange markets, including international parity relationships, and apply approaches of forecasting exchange rates;

• compare different types of foreign exchange exposures and formulate risk management strategies;

• and, evaluate the financial decision-making framework from an international perspective.

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

ACCT1046

Accounting in Organisations and Society

ACCT1048

Financial Accountability and Reporting

ACCT1060

Managerial Advisory Finance

ACCT1064

Cost Analysis and Organisational Decisions

ACCT2033

Financial Accounting and Analysis

BAFI1002

Financial Markets and Institutions

BAFI1008

Corporate Finance

BAFI1018

International Finance

BAFI1026

Derivatives and Risk Management

BAFI1042

Equity Investment and Portfolio Management

BUSM4176

Introduction to Management

ECON1010

Macroeconomics 1

ECON1020

Prices and Markets

ECON1030

Business Statistics 1

ECON1048

Managerial and Business Economics

ECON1061

Forecasting and Quantitative Analysis

ECON1066

Basic Econometrics

LAW2442

Business Law

LAW2471

Taxation Law and Practice

MATH2204

Time Series and Forecasting

MKTG1025

Marketing Principles