College: Economics and Administrative Sciences

The International Finance program focuses on the financial aspects of global business operations, including foreign exchange markets, international capital flows, risk management, and financial strategies for multinational corporations. Students gain skills in financial analysis, investment strategies, currency management, regulatory compliance, and are prepared for careers in financial institutions, multinational corporations, consulting firms, and government agencies.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles of international finance and global financial markets.
• Develop skills in foreign exchange management and currency risk.
• Learn international investment strategies and portfolio management.
• Explore global financial regulations and compliance.
• Analyze financial strategies of multinational corporations.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Gain practical experience through projects and internships.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to International Finance - An overview of international finance principles, global financial markets, and industry trends.
2. Foreign Exchange Markets - Fundamentals of foreign exchange markets, including exchange rates, currency trading, and risk management.
3. International Capital Markets - Study of international capital flows, debt and equity markets, and global investment opportunities.
4. Risk Management in International Finance - Techniques for managing financial risks, including currency risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk.
5. International Investment Strategies - Principles of international investing, portfolio management, and asset allocation.
6. Global Financial Regulations - Understanding international financial regulations, compliance, and ethical considerations.
7. Financial Strategies for Multinational Corporations - Developing and implementing financial strategies for multinational corporations, including capital budgeting, financing, and dividend policies.
8. International Trade and Finance - Analysis of the relationship between international trade and finance, including trade finance and export-import management.
9. Emerging Markets and Financial Development - Study of financial markets and development in emerging economies.
10. Practical/Application Training - Real-world experiences in international finance environments, such as financial institutions, multinational corporations, or consulting firms.
11. Graduation Project - A comprehensive project applying international finance skills, such as developing an international investment strategy, conducting a risk management analysis, or creating a financial plan for a multinational company.

Assessment Methods:

• Principles of international finance and global financial market analysis
• Foreign exchange markets and currency risk projects
• International capital markets and investment opportunities projects
• Risk management in international finance projects
• International investment strategies and portfolio management projects
• Global financial regulations and compliance analyses
• Financial strategies for multinational corporation projects
• International trade and finance analyses
• Emerging markets and financial development projects
• Practical training reports
• Graduation projects and presentations

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to International Finance"
• "Foreign Exchange Markets"
• "International Capital Markets"
• "Risk Management in International Finance"
• "International Investment Strategies"
• "Global Financial Regulations"
• "Financial Strategies for Multinational Corporations"
• "International Trade and Finance"
• "Emerging Markets and Financial Development"

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of finance and economics and an interest in global financial markets and international business.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years for a Bachelor's degree in International Finance.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications such as:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute
• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards

Target Audience:

Ambitious international finance managers, financial analysts, risk managers, investment strategists, and professionals seeking to work in financial institutions, multinational corporations, consulting firms, government agencies, and related fields.

This program equips students with the financial and analytical skills necessary to excel in international finance, supporting careers in various roles within financial institutions, multinational corporations, consulting firms, government agencies, and related fields.