International Finance

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Institute of Management Studies

Synopsis:

Balance of payments (balances and their interpretation in economy). Foreign exchange rate (systems, fundamental and technical analysis). Foreign exchange exposure and risk. Foreign exchange operations (forward, swap, futures, options, speculating, calculation). Direct and portfolio foreign investments. European monetary and capital markets (Eurobanks, Eurocredit, Eurobond market). International financial and monetary institutions (IMF, EMU).

Requirements:

No prerequisites.

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Study Objective:

This course aims to provide a general knowledge of international financial relationships. It includes topics such as foreign exchange operations, foreign exchange rate, direct and portfolio investments, foreign exchange exposure and risk. Solutions to some typical examples from international investment, foreign exchange hedging, speculating and calculation are taught.

Study materials:

DURČÁKOVÁ, J. - MANDEL, M.: Mezinárodní finance, Praha, Management Press, 2003, ISBN 80-7261-090-2. MARKOVÁ, J.: Mezinárodní měnové instituce, Praha, Oeconomica, 2002, ISBN 80-245-0431-6.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• N-PMP-komb.forma od 11/12 (compulsory course)
• N-PMP-kombin.forma od 12/13 (compulsory course)
• N-PMP- kombin. forma od 13/14 (compulsory course)
• N-PMP-komb. forma od 14/15 (compulsory course)