FIN 431 - International Finance

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This class examines aspects of the international financial arena. It explores systematically the way corporations function in the international financial setting. It examines the role international financial institutions and the significance of exchange rate fluctuations in corporate behavior and performance. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, FIN 300. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and define the theories and practices of international finance (2) Analyze the motivation of participants in foreign exchange markets (arbitrage, speculation, hedging) (3) Develop a market-based understanding of exchange rates and show how exchange rate volatility affects corporate decision-making (4) Interpret the type of foreign exchange operations (spot, forward, FX swaps, currency swaps, futures and option) (5) Discuss the prediction of future exchange rates movements by the tools of technical analysis

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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