Unit details
MAF306 - International Finance and Investment
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 (B) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | D Thomson |
| Prerequisite: | MAF202 or MAF203 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour workshop per week. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. Students interested in the Study Tour should contact the School for further information. | |
Content
The unit aims to develop an understanding of the international monetary systems and international financial markets, institutions and instruments. The unit introduces students to the complexities involved in cross-border transactions and undertakes an analysis of international parity conditions, foreign exchange markets, instruments and exchange rate systems. The breakdown in global financial markets and the resultant credit crisis has had significant and lasting impacts on the international money markets and Euro markets. The failure of financial institutions and the emerging debt crisies countries – the PIIGS – threaten the very viability of the European union in the wake of the global financial crisis. The causes and consequences of this breakdown in global financial markets is examined along with the issues of country risk, corporate governance issues, and foreign direct investment.
Assessment
Written Assignment (Group/3 Students), 1500-2000 words (per student) 20%, Test(s) (monthly) 20%, Examination 2 hours 60%
Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2386 | $2562 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
