Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Topics include working capital management, capital budgeting and funding decisions (capital structure and cost of capital) incorporating the identification of foreign exchange risks and their management as well as their financial reporting implications.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• identify motives and evaluate strategies for foreign direct investment
• understand the impact of and strategies to manage risks associated with international business
• acquire a sound knowledge of issues surrounding the financing of international business
• develop oral presentation skills in communicating complexities surrounding international business
• develop an ability to work independently, lead and participate in teams from diverse cultural and social backgrounds by producing a presentation relating to an international business issue.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Co-requisites

Students must be enrolled in course 2098 to undertake this unit

Prohibitions

AFF9160, AFF9250