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BU551F: STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

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. 

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Shamima Haque

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

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.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Essay

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
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Individual Presentation

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

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Poster outlining literature on student's topic

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

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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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
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionEvaluateAn ability to critically evaluate the literature examined
FactualEvaluateAn ability to interpret financial data
ConceptualAnalyseAn ability to synthesise and communicate the finding of an area of literature relevant for the key issue in international finance examined
ConceptualUnderstandAn understanding of the relationship between financial theory and empirical testing relevant to the specific area of international finance examined
ConceptualUnderstandKnowledge 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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