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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Increasing globalisation has provided expanded opportunity sets for Multinational Corporations (MNCs) however this has compounded the risks faced by MNCs. Recent economic turmoil triggered by sovereign debt crises in the euro zone, preceded by the global financial crises, is a testament to this phenomenon. This unit aims to develop a fundamental and practical understanding of the various tools available to hedge against risks that may affect operations, and decisions on multinational financing and capital investment. With a strong focus on current and emerging issues, students will learn how to construct, propose and justify strategies to manage the changing needs of a business operating internationally.
Students must pass 1 units from FBL5030
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend a weekly three-hour seminar. Additionally, regular access to the Internet and Blackboard is required. Efforts will be made to feature industry leaders as guest lecturers, enabling learners to make the connections between theory and practical application. Students will be given practice questions on a weekly basis. This will enable them to apply the concepts taught in the prescribed content and be given feedback on their progress. Over and above the prescribed textbook content, systematic efforts will be made during lectures to keep the students abreast of all latest economic and corporate developments.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mid-semester test | 20% |
| Case Study | Case study 1 | 20% |
| Case Study | Case study 2 | 20% |
| Examination | Final Exam | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Globalisation has provided expanded opportunity sets for Multinational Corporations (MNCs) but has also compounded the risks faced by these organisations. Recent economic turmoil triggered by sovereign debt crises in the Eurozone, preceded by the Global Financial Crisis, is a testament to this phenomenon. This unit aims to develop a fundamental and practical understanding of the various tools available to hedge against risks that may affect operations, and decisions on multinational financing and capital investment. With a strong focus on current and emerging issues, students will learn how to construct, propose and justify strategies to manage the changing needs of a business operating internationally.
Students must pass 1 units from FBL5030
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend a weekly three-hour seminar. Additionally, regular access to the Internet and Blackboard is required. Efforts will be made to feature industry leaders as guest lecturers, enabling learners to make the connections between theory and practical application. Students will be given practice questions on a weekly basis. This will enable them to apply the concepts taught in the prescribed content and be given feedback on their progress. Over and above the prescribed textbook content, systematic efforts will be made during lectures to keep the students abreast of all latest economic and corporate developments.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mid-semester test | 20% |
| Case Study | Case study 1 | 20% |
| Case Study | Case study 2 | 20% |
| Examination | Final Exam | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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