This course aims to build on the concepts learned from the first semester Corporate Finance course. It introduces the student to the international dimensions of financial markets and corporate financial decision-making. At the same time, it highlights potential problems and suggests possible solutions. The course also illustrates various operations of the international financial markets, such as the role of fixed income instruments, the types of financial services and counterparties, and their impact on the corporate enterprise.

10 x 2 hour workshops 

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This course aims to develop the understanding of international dimensions of financial markets and corporate financial decision-making covering both theory and practice.

1. Discuss the additional complexities financial managers face as they move from a domestic to an international arena, and the central roles of finance theories in dealing with these problems. 

2. Explain and discuss various aspects of international financial management, including the operations of currency markets, capital structure, capital budgeting and international investment.

3. Critically evaluate a range of relevant literature in the field of international financial management. 

4. Critically analyse the structure, pricing, and risk characteristics of fixed income securities and evaluate their role in global markets.

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.