Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
This course is part of a challenging programme which is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice of finance with an international perspective. The programme has a strong foundation in economics and international trade and aims to equip students with an understanding of the key elements of the operation of global financial and economic systems, and the skills enabling them to evaluate and manage the risks involved in international business in order to make sound investment decisions, relevant for multinational businesses, governments and international organisations in both developed and emerging markets.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to develop research skills and knowledge of finance necessary for a professional or academic career in International Finance. Specifically, students will develop critical understanding of an agreed key topic in International Finance and appreciate how techniques of analysis developed throughout the programme can be applied to provide further insight and analysis. Possible research topics for students may include developing a comprehensive and up to date understanding of; the modern theory and practice of international banking, financial institutions, and related capital markets; the international monetary and financial system, including foreign direct investment, balance of payments, sovereign debt; international currency and commodity markets.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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Formative assessment feedback given through discussion in small group teaching Summative assessment feedback given via written comments on submitted assessed work |
Word Count | 3000 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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Formative assessment feedback given through discussion in small group teaching Summative assessment feedback given via written comments on submitted assessed work |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Feedback | Formative assessment feedback given through discussion in small group teaching Summative assessment feedback given via written comments on submitted assessed work | Word Count | 3000 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Evaluate | An ability to critically evaluate the literature examined |
| Factual | Evaluate | An ability to interpret financial data |
| Conceptual | Analyse | An ability to synthesise and communicate the finding of an area of literature relevant for the key issue in international finance examined |
| Conceptual | Understand | An understanding of the relationship between financial theory and empirical testing relevant to the specific area of international finance examined |
| Conceptual | Understand | Knowledge of the major theoretical tools and theories of finance, and their relevance and application to the specified area of international finance examined |
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