Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LM International Business Finance
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 14910
Module Lead	Abimbola Adedeji
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	MSc International Accounting and Finance students only.
Exclusions
Description	The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the issues involved in international business finance and the use of global financial markets. It also considers some techniques that companies can use to maximise returns or minimise risks in international business.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: critically assess the operations of international financial markets; critically evaluate foreign direct investment opportunities available to a multinational company; critically assess the international aspects of taxation of the operations of a multinational company; apply a range of techniques to reduce the exposure of a company to foreign exchange risk.
Assessment	14910-01 : Group Assignment : Group Assessment - Coursework (25%) 14910-02 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: A group assignment of 3,000 words (25%) and a 3-hour closed book examination (75%) Reassessment: a 3-hour closed book examination (100%)
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