11637 (v.3) International Banking 563

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Area:	School of Economics and Finance
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	International trade payment mechanisms including bank methods as well as counter trade methods of import financing, international trade documentation and foreign exchange risk management for trade transactions, forms of preshipment export financing, the role of government export agencies in international trade, country risk assessment and management, international lending and the stability of the international financial system, competitive advantage of nations and national competitive strategy in trade and banking.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have- An understanding of international trade flows. An overview of the comparative advantage of nations in strategic international banking and business context. A framework for assessing credit, country risk and managing risk in international banking operations. Explored international banking context areas such as country risk analysis, exchange rate risk management, financing international trade, long-term finance through eurobonds, euro currencies and currency portfolio diversification.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Madura J, (1998), International Financial Management, South Western. Shapiro A., (2003), Foundations of Multinational Financial Management, Wiley and Son. Hughes, J.E and MacDonald, S.B., (2002), International Banking, Addison Wesley. Hill, C.W., (2002), International Business, McGraw Hill. Pillbeam K., (1998), International Finance, Macmillan.
Unit Texts:	International Trade and Banking LECTURE NOTES "Addenda: UCP URC and Incoterms".
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%, final exam 70%, tutorial 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y