| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will develop an increased knowledge of the discipline through the learning and teaching activities associated with the unit. The particular focus is on international finance, foreign exchange and other risk management, along with some aspects of international economics, importing and exporting. Knowledge of the disclipline will be practised and assessed through the Assignments and Final Examination.
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Communication Skills
Written communication skills are taught, assessed and practised via the assessments. In particular, instructions and assistance are provided with regard to referencing. Feedback sheets are provided to students individually and a summary of common issues is provided online.
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Global Perspectives
The unit content provides students with a global perspective of financial and economic considerations. As previously stated, the unit has a focus on international finance, foreign exchange and multinational firms, in conjunction with aspects of international economics. These are practised and assessed through the assignments and final examination.
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Information Literacy
This is practised through the use of the internet, assignment preparation and online participation. Students are encouraged to use online facilities, search for financial information online, and seek foreign exchange and firm data online. Students are also given assistance with the use of spreadsheets.
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Life-Long Learning
Lifelong learning skills are taught and practised through assignment and examination preparation. Furthermore, students learn life skills in the area of international finance such as how to interpret and analyse reports and media assertions with regard to the discipline.
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Problem Solving
Assessments are focused on problem solving skills in financial areas. Specifically included are minimizing the costs and risks associated with multinational operations, problem solving in operational planning and capital budgeting, and effective management of a firm's international exposure, global financings and risks. There is a focus on financial risk management and mathematical finance problem solving.
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Social Responsibility
Examples of good and bad social responsibility practises are provided in the unit content. In particular, issues of corporate social responsibility are considered in discussions.
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Team Work
Students are encouraged to practise teamwork in broad terms e.g. in online discussions and class participation, particularly in answering tutorial questions.
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