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BU5596: INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (2017-2018)

Last modified: 28 Feb 2018 12:31


Course Overview

The world of international finance is a closed box to many. This course will introduce the players, markets and products in an institutional setting. There will be a careful balance between concepts and numeric skills. Using the trading floor will be a key component of this module. 

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr Mark Whittington

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The world of international finance is a closed box to many. This course will introduce the players, markets and products in an institutional setting. There will be a careful balance between concepts and numeric skills. Using the trading floor will be a key component of this module. 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: multiple choice test (20%); essay (80%).

Resit: 100% report.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

From informal formative assessments during the delivery week and following informal presentations. Two sessions in the assessment week will allow students to get feedback on their work and on their ideas as they are being developed. Feedback from the multiple choice test will helpo students prepare for the main assessment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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