2013/2014 BA-HA_HU7F Global Finance and World Markets
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Global Finance and World Markets |
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Language | English |
Exam ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Elective |
Level | Bachelor |
Duration | Summer |
Course period | Please check www.cbs.dk/summer for the course schedule. |
Time Table | Please see course schedule at e-Campus |
Study board |
Study Board for BSc in Economics and Business
Administration
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Last updated on 22-07-2013 |
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After completing this course, you
should be able to perform the following tasks:
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Students must have completed and received passing grades in undergraduate economics and finance before enrolling in this course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Compulsory assignments
(assessed approved/not approved)
Mandatory Mid-term Assignment: An applied group assignment on forecasting will be required at the beginning of class session 6. Students are required to submit the assignment to the instructor and to present their findings to the class in a 5-10 minute presentation. The instructor will provide verbal and written feedback. |
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The global financial landscape is
evolving rapidly. It is the goal of this course to provide
students with the requisite knowledge to understand the dynamic
world of global finance. In particular, this course will focus on
foreign exchange markets, forecasting exchange rate, currency risk
hedging techniques, and currency derivative instruments. In
addition, macroeconomic policies, international portfolio
management, and investment practices of multinational firms will be
reviewed to familiarize students with the types of practical issues
in the international finance field.
Tentative Course Schedule:The following is a provisional schedule of topics, readings, assignments, due dates and examination dates. Adjustments to the schedule may be necessary as the course proceeds. Note that although the schedule is organized by week, there will be two class sessions per week over the first five weeks and one class session in the sixth week resulting in a total of 11 class meetings.
The course's development of personal competences: The ability to do mathematical computations The ability to speak comfortably in front of a large group of other students The ability to use appropriate technology The ability to work and collaborate with other students The ability to write effectively The ability to listen effectively |
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Teaching methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The primary teaching methods include:
lectures, case analysis, and small group projects.
Preliminary Assignment: To help students get maximum value from ISUP courses, instructors provide a reading or a small number of readings to be read before the start of classes with a related task or tasks in the first two classes in order to 'jump-start' the learning process. Watch part III of the following video: 1. Commanding Heights: The Battle for the Global Economy http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/commanding-heights-battle-world-economy/ 2. After watching the above video, write a short essay (650-750 words; 2-3 pages) that provides your thoughts on the video above. Prepare your essay in MS Word with 1-inch margins on all sides, double-spaced and 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The assignment is due at the beginning of the first class. |
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Last updated on
22-07-2013