FINC 770 - International Financial Strategies

3 Credits
This course provides the necessary understanding and tools crucial in strategically managing international financial activities. Students will develop an appreciation for the policy debates surrounding international trade and finance. This course covers topics related to the role and impact on the global economy of international trade policies, currency markets, international financial systems, balance of payments, and international financial management and macroeconomic policies. Regional economic integration is examined regarding effects upon developed nations, developing nations and nations in transition to a market structure. Students integrate economic and financial management through international cases in this course.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): FINC 765
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand and work with the concepts of finance for multinational corporations.
2. Develop investment policy for MNCs by learning to identify, invest, and manage the set of assets that maximizes the value of the firm to its stockholders.
3. Develop financial policy by learning to identify strategies for preserving or enhancing revenues and to reduce operating expenses in ways not available to domestic firms.
4. Strategize cultural differences in a risk assessment and management policy.
5. Inventory core competencies of the MNC in relation to new product development, technology, and market entry strategies.
6. Value cross-border strategies with real cost or capital.