BADM 454-01, Internatinal Financial Management, Fall 2006

Abstract

The past several years have witnessed dramatic changes in the business environment. Currently, most large corporations have operations in countries other than their home countries. Events around the world can have significant effects on our jobs, the price of goods and services, and our investment portfolios. Against this background, it is increasingly important for students to have an understanding of international financial management. The goal is to let students understand the international aspects of financial management. This will include why firms go global, currency markets and exchange rate determination, balance of payments, foreign exchange exposure and management, derivatives and risk management, parity conditions, valuation models for common stocks and fixed-income securities, and capital budgeting and capital structure decisions.