Description
The module deals with corporate finance issues.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with the ability to critically evaluate and synthesise issues in the control and decision- making process of multinational corporations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Analyse the factors that affect exchange rates.
2. Assess the different functions involved in managing exposure to exchange rates;
Indicative Content
1 The International Financial Environment
Overview of the MNC and the environment in which it operates (Goals of the MNC, international flow of funds, international financial markets).
2 Exchange rates
Factors that affect exchange rates (Determination of exchange rates, links between inflation, exchange rates and interest rates).
3 Managing Exchange rate risk
Functions involved in managing exposure to exchange rate risk (measuring exposure to exchange rate movements, hedging that exposure).
4 Management of long-term assets and liabilities
How MNC¿s manage long-term assets and liabilities (information needs, capital budgeting, cost of capital, country risk, long-term financing decisions, international portfolio investment).
5 MNC Portfolio Investment
Domestic and International investment in real projects and finnacial investments.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 28 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 14 |
| Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 50 |
| Independent | 108 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
