Module 1 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
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Read the online lectures for Module 1.
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From the textbook Multinational financial management, read the chapters listed.
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Introduction: Multinational enterprise and multinational financial management
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The determination of exchange rates
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The international monetary system
Refer to the Reading Recommendations document in the Doc Sharing Area for a list of recommended books and Web links.
Please note: Additional readings and academic research should be a major component of all graduate level work. It is expected that students
will supplement their required textbooks and resource material readings into the weekly module learning topics with individual self-directed
research into the academic body of knowledge. Full-text scholarly journals may be found at the Argosy University online library.
Assignment Summary: Module 1
Assignment 1: Manufacturing in Mexico
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Module 2 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
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Read the online lectures for Module 2.
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From the textbook Multinational financial management, read the chapters listed.
Due Date
Monday, September 10,
2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012Wednesday, September 12,
2012
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o
Parity conditions in international finance and currency forecasting
o
The balance of payments and international economic linkages
o
Country risk analysis
Refer to the Reading Recommendations document in the Doc Sharing Area for a list of recommended books and Web links.
Please note: Additional readings and academic research should be a major component of all graduate level work. It is expected that students
will supplement their required textbooks and resource material readings into the weekly module learning topics with individual self-directed
research into the academic body of knowledge. Full-text scholarly journals may be found at the Argosy University online library.
Assignment Summary: Module 2
Assignment 1: Deficit balance of payments
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Due Date
Monday, September 17, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012-Wednesday,
September 19, 2012
Module 3 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
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Read the online lectures for Module 3.
From the textbook Multinational financial management, read the chapters listed.
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o
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The foreign exchange market
Currency futures and options markets
Swaps and interest rate derivatives
Refer to the Reading Recommendations document in the Doc Sharing Area for a list of recommended books and Web links.
Note: Additional readings and academic research should be a major component of all graduate level work. Students should supplement their
required textbooks and resource material readings with individual self-directed research into the academic body of knowledge. Full-text
scholarly journals can be found at the Argosy University online library.
Assignment Summary: Module 3
Assignment 1: Malaysian futures market
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Module 4 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
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Read the online lectures for Module 4.
Due
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012-Wednesday,
September 26, 2012
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From the textbook Multinational financial management, read the chapters listed.
o
Measuring and managing translation and transaction exposure
o
Measuring and managing economic exposure
Refer to the Reading Recommendations document in the Doc Sharing Area for a list of recommended books and Web links.
Note: Additional reading and research is a major component of all graduate level work. As students, you should supplement your required
readings with self-directed research into the academic body of knowledge. You can find full-text scholarly journals at the Argosy University
online library.
Assignment Summary: Module 4
Assignment 1: Midterm team assessment
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Due
Saturday, September 29, 2012 ,Monday, October 1,
2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012-Wednesday, October 3,
2012
Module 5 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
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Read the online lectures for Module 5.
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From the textbook Multinational financial management, read the chapters listed.
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o
International financing and national capital markets
o
The euromarkets
Refer to the Reading Recommendations document in the Doc Sharing Area for a list of recommended books and Web links.
Note: Additional reading and research is a major component of all graduate level work. As students, you should supplement your required
readings with self-directed research into the academic body of knowledge. You can find full-text scholarly journals at the Argosy University
online library.
Assignment Summary: Module 5
Due
Assignment 1: European capital market
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012-Wednesday, October
10, 2012
Module 6 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
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Read the online lectures for Module 6.
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From the textbook Multinational financial management, read the chapters listed.
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o
The cost of capital for foreign investments
o
International portfolio investment
o
Financing foreign trade
Refer to the Reading Recommendations document in the Doc Sharing Area for a list of recommended books and Web links.
Note: Additional readings and academic research is a major component of all graduate level work. As students, you should supplement your
required textbooks and resource material readings with self-directed research into the academic body of knowledge. You can find full-text
scholarly journals at the Argosy University online library.
Assignment Summary and Grading Criteria: Module 6
Assignment 1: Cost of capital
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Module 7 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
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Read the online lectures for Module 7.
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From the textbook Multinational financial management, read the chapters listed.
o
Corporate strategy and foreign direct investment
Due Date
Monday, October 15, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012-Wednesday,
October 17, 2012
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o
Capital budgeting for the multinational corporation
o
Current asset management and short-term financing
Refer to the Reading Recommendations document in the Doc Sharing Area for a list of recommended books and Web links.
Note: Additional reading and research is a major component of all graduate level work. As students, you should supplement your required
readings with self-directed research into the academic body of knowledge. You can find full-text scholarly journals at the Argosy University
online library.
Assignment Summary: Module 7
Assignment 1: Corporate finance strategy
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Due
Monday, October 22, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012-Wednesday,
October 24, 2012
Module 8 Readings and Assignments
Complete the following readings early in the module:
Assignment Summary and Grading Criteria: Module 8
Assignment 1: Final Paper – Team Project
Assignment 2: Discussion Question
Due Date
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012-Friday, October
26, 2012