2019/2020 KAN-CSCEO1006U International Macro and Financial Markets
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International Macro and Financial Markets |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Full Degree Master |
Duration | One Semester |
Start time of the course | Autumn |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
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Study Board for MSc in Economics and Business
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Last updated on 28-06-2019 |
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Prerequisites for registering for the exam (activities during the teaching period) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of compulsory
activities which must be approved: 1
Oral presentations
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The student must get 1 out of 2 assignments approved or activities in order to attend the ordinary exam. Examination form: Oral presentation In groups students will make a video presentation on the group’s strategy and financial expectations in the online business simulation as well as how the simulation relates to a specific topic within the course. On each student presentation there will be feedback Students will not have extra opportunities to get the required number of compulsory activities approved prior to the ordinary exam. If a student has not received approval of the required number of compulsory activities or has been ill, the student cannot participate in the ordinary exam. If a student prior to the retake is still missing approval for the required number of compulsory activities and meets the pre-conditions set out in the program regulations, an extra assignment is possible. The extra assignment is a 10 page home assignment that will cover the required number of compulsory activities. If approved, the student will be able to attend retake. |
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Course content, structure and pedagogical approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This course aims at exploring the interface between the finance and supply chain functions within organizations. Specifically, the course provides students with the knowledge and skills required to carry out financial analysis of supply chain decisions. Through the course, students will develop an understanding allowing them to play a vital role in decision making occurring at the interface between the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Operations and Supply Chain Executives.
The course is structured around four main themes, each of which will be treated from the point of view of supply chain decisions and cover specific financial perspectives. The ambition is to provide students with knowledge allowing them to understand operations and supply chain decisions from a financial perspective as well as the skills need to analyse such decisions using financial methods and models. First, we will start at the macro level considering how to evaluate financial markets with respects to decisions on market selection and location of production networks. Second, we will consider financial flows and how to evaluate different options for funding of supply chain activities. Third, we will turn to capital investment to consider how to evaluate portfolios of supply chain investments under uncertainty. Fourth, we will focus on assessing risk and how to mitigate such risks through financial instruments. |
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The course uses blended learning as it combines online material and lectures with in-class discussions and group work. Blended learning (the mix of online and offline platforms) creates a strong leaning environment for students. Online materials include video presentations of central concepts and models as well as tutorials focusing on application of specific financial models to operations and supply chain decisions. The in-class sessions focus on discussion and application of key theoretical models and concepts. A central element in application of the main course concepts involves active group-based student participation through the online supply chain business simulation ‘The Cool Connection’. As part of the simulation, students will compete with against other students by making a range of supply chain management decisions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Feedback activities will be included throughout the course based on oral student presentations with reference to the business simulation and key theoretical concepts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expected literature | ||||||||||||||||||||||
A list of relevant literature will be provided in class. |