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Master 2021/2022

International Finance

Type: Elective course (Economics: Research Programme)
Area of studies: Economics
Delivered by: School of Finance
When: 2 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies: distance learning
Online hours: 6
Open to: students of all HSE University campuses
Master’s programme: Academic Economics
Language: English
ECTS credits: 6
Contact hours: 40

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Integration and globalization of the modern world require a deep understanding of international finance. This course focuses on the explanation of up-to-date theories of international finance and its practical, real-world applications. Effective corporate decision making requires a deep understanding of the global financial markets; in particular, this course will cover foreign exchange markets and world capital markets. Moreover, hedging strategies and risk management are necessary for effective financial management. Ссылка на онлайн-программу: https://www.mruniversity.com/courses/international-finance
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • To build a theoretical framework of international finance questions
  • To develop a practical guide for solving international finance problems
  • To demonstrate the controversial issues of international finance through discussions and papers
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • To be able to approach and solve real-world international finance problems
  • To be able to understand controversial issues of international finance
  • To know the theoretical framework of international finance issues
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Multinational Financial Management and Globalized World
  • International Financial Markets
  • International Capital Markets
  • Multinational Capital Structure and Capital Budgeting
  • Risk Management and Hedging
  • Systemic Risk
  • International Finance
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Assignment 1
  • non-blocking Group Project/Presentations
  • non-blocking Term paper and defense of your project
  • non-blocking Assignment 2
  • non-blocking Assignment 3
  • non-blocking Inclass quizzes
  • non-blocking Inclass participation
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2021/2022 2nd module
    0.15 * Assignment 2 + 0.05 * Inclass quizzes + 0.05 * Inclass participation + 0.15 * Assignment 1 + 0.15 * Group Project/Presentations + 0.3 * Term paper and defense of your project + 0.15 * Assignment 3
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Baker, H. K., & Riddick, L. A. (2013). International Finance : A Survey. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2096885
  • Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., & Melitz, M. J. (2017). International Finance: Theory and Policy, Global Edition (Vol. Eleventh edition). Boston: Pearson. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1649947
  • Terra, C. (2015). Principles of International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics : Theories, Applications, and Policies. London: Academic Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1003163

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Krugman, P. R., Obstfeld, M., & Melitz, M. J. (2015). International Finance: Theory and Policy, Global Edition (Vol. Tenth edition, Global edition). Harlow, Essex: Pearson. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1419051
  • Terra, C. (2015). Principles of International Finance and Open Economy Macroeconomics. Elsevier. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.b.eee.monogr.9780128022979

Authors

  • PODUKHOVICH DMITRIY SERGEEVICH
  • KARAMYSHEVA MADINA RINATOVNA