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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
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
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%)