TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
FIN 4435
International Finance
Prerequisites
FIN 3331.
Description
A comprehensive introduction and overview of international finance with emphasis upon
multinational corporation management, international trade, foreign exchange, and international
financial markets, institutions, and instruments. Prerequisite: FIN 3331.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Define and explain basic concepts and terminology in international finance.
Explain the basis for international trade.
Determine and convert the prices of international goods and services using exchange rates.
Explain the effects of tariffs, quotas, and subsidies, and discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of protectionism.
Explain balance of payments, balance of trade, trade deficit, and trade surplus.
Identify and describe international financial markets, institutions, and instruments.
Explain the mechanism for international payments.
Discuss the concept and importance of country risk.
Apply principles of global strategic planning to an international-finance scenario.
Purpose
To provide a comprehensive introduction and overview of the field of international finance. This
course covers the knowledge needed to manage the international aspects of multinational firms,
the operations of international and foreign bank and financial institutions, and the operations of
all firms, organizations, and individuals active in the current and future global business and
financial environments. Meets the International Area requirement for the Business
Administration core (all majors), with faculty advisor permission. BABA/BSBA General
Business major specified elective (International Business concentration).
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: FIN 4435
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Approved Texts
Madura, J. (2006 or current). International financial management (8th ed.). Mason, OH:
Thomson/South-Western.
Daniels, VanHoose, International Monetary and Financial Economics, (latest edition)
Thompson/Southwestern.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
8. Classroom
2. Course number +
location
section
9. Office location +
3. Term
e-mail address
4. Instructor
10. Office telephone
5. Prerequisites
11. Course
6. Office hours
description,
7. Class days, times
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates,
requirements
dead day, final
exam
18. ADA statement
23. Cheating policy
19. Electronic device 24. Specialization
statement
requirements
20. Additional
(certification,
services,
licensure, teacher
statements
competencies)
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy