James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

LB5401 - International Finance

Subject Description

This subject is shaped to provide a broad, but extensive knowledge and a reasoning of the role and operation of international financial markets and their relevance for those working in the financial services sector and on international business. The subject is unique in the sense that most information and quantitative data is drawn from current financials. The study area of international markets is particularly relevant for keeping pace with technological changes in the financial landscapes.

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate different financial markets, investment banks and financially engineered products relevant to Asia and a global context
• critically analyse the importance of market efficiency including examining the EMH model from the perspective of an investor and from that of an institutional context
• examine and reflect on the dynamic of asset securitisation and its effect on businesses, investors, financial institutions and the structure of the financial system

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
• Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  Basic knowledge of economics

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