AKTU International Finance (BMBIB05) Syllabus PDF – MBA 4th Semester
International Finance BMBIB05
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Syllabus — International Finance
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Course Objectives
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of the international financial environment, markets, and instruments.
- To analyze the dynamics of foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determination, and currency risks.
- To develop skills in managing international financial operations, including multinational financing and investment decisions.
- To evaluate the impact of global economic policies, international monetary systems, and balance of payments on business decisions.
- To explore techniques for managing foreign exchange risk and decision-making in multinational corporate finance.
Unit I: Introduction to International Finance (6 Hrs)
Definitions and distinctions among International Trade, International Business, and International Finance; Theories of International Trade; International Trade Financing in India; Balance of Payments of India (Using data from RBI website); International Monetary Systems: Gold Standard, Gold Exchange Standard, Bretton Woods System, Current Monetary System, European Monetary Union.
Unit II: International Financial Institutions (6 Hrs)
Overview of International Financial Institutions: Roles of International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), BRICS Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Unit III: Foreign Exchange Management (10 Hrs)
Structure of Forex Markets: Wholesale and Domestic Markets; Types of Forex Quotations: Direct, Indirect, Cross Currency; Foreign Exchange Transactions and Settlement Dates; Forward Rates, Swaps, and Merchant Transaction Quotes; Early Delivery, Extension, and Cancellation of Forward Contracts; Introduction to Cryptocurrencies in the International Finance Context; Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting: Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Interest Rate Parity (IRP).
Unit IV: Foreign Exchange Exposure in International Financial Systems (10 Hrs)
Types of Foreign Exchange Exposure: Transaction, Translation, Economic; Managing Transaction and Translation Exposure, Hedging Strategies; Measuring and Managing Economic Exposure and Foreign Exchange Risk; Multinational Financial System: Role and Value in Global Business, Designing Global Remittance Policies, Transfer Pricing and Tax Evasion Issues; International Securities: GDR, ADR, Eurobonds, Foreign Bonds
Unit V: International Investment and Challenges (8 Hrs)
International Portfolio Investment: Foreign Investment Analysis, International Bond Investing, Direct Investment Strategies, Optimal International Asset Allocation; International Foreign exchange risk: types of exposure including transaction exposure, translation exposure, and economic exposure; impact of currency volatility on multinational corporations and cross-border cash flows; political and sovereign risk: effects of political instability, abrupt policy changes, and expropriation; regulatory and compliance challenges.
Course Outcomes
| Cos | Course Outcomes | K-Level (Bloom’s Taxonomy) |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand and explain fundamental concepts of international finance, trade, and monetary systems | Remembering (K1) |
| CO2 | Analyze foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determination, and forecasting models | Analyzing (K4) |
| CO3 | Apply foreign exchange risk management techniques, including hedging and derivatives | Applying (K3) |
| CO4 | Evaluate multinational financial management decisions such as international investment and project appraisal | Evaluating (K5) |
| CO5 | Assess the impact of political risk, emerging technologies, and international regulations on global financial operations | Evaluating (K5) |
Suggested Readings
- Eun, Cheol S., & Resnick, Bruce G. International Financial Management. McGraw Hill Education (Latest Edition)
- Hill, W. L. Charles & Jain, A.K. (2008). International Business (6th ed.). McGraw Hill
- Jaiswal, Amit & Gautam, Keshari. International Financial Management. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
- Shapiro, Alan C. Multinational Financial Management (Indian Adaptation). Wiley India
- Madhu Vij. International Financial Management: Text & Cases. Taxmann Publications
- Apte, P.G. International Financial Management. Tata McGraw Hill INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) GROUP
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