International Financial Management

llsms2108  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

International Financial Management
5 crédits
30.0 h
Q1
Enseignants
Hubinont Pascal;
Langue
d'enseignement
Anglais
Thèmes abordés
The objective is to provide students with a clear understanding of what today s management of a firm in a globalized trade and capital markets environment is about i.e.: -identify treasury and finance matters/risks associated with doing business in an international environment -understand the extent to which the business can be affected treasury and finance matters/risks -present and discuss financial and banking products/techniques in order to manage international risks and optimize treasury and finance decisions -understand the objectives and approach of Chief Financial Officers, Group Treasurers, Heads of M&A/Strategy, Investors relations, Corporate Bankers, Investment Bankers, Traders and Risk managers when dealing with the reality of doing business on a globalized world
Acquis
d'apprentissage

A la fin de cette unité d’enseignement, l’étudiant est capable de :

1

Having regard to the LO of the programme X, this activity contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LO:

  • 1. Corporate citizenship 1.1. ¿Demonstrate independent reasoning, look critically ¿ 1.2.Decide and act by incorporating ethical and humanistic values ,¿ 1.3. Decide and act responsibly ¿ 2. Knowledge and reasoning 2.1. Master the core knowledge of each area of management. 2.2. Master highly specific knowledge ¿ 2.3. Articulate the acquired knowledge from different areas 2.4. Activate and apply the acquired knowledge ¿ 2.5. Contribute to the development and advancement of the man- agement field. 3. A scientific and systematif approach 3.1. Conduct a clear, structured, analytical reasoning ¿ 3.2. Collect, select and analyze relevant information ¿ 3.3.Consider problems using a systemic and holistic approach ¿ 3.5.Produce, through analysis and diagnosis, implementable solutions¿ 5. Work effectively in an international and multicultural environment 5.1.Understand the inner workings of an organization ¿ 5.2.Position ... the functioning of an organization, in its ...socio-economic dimensions¿ 5.3.Understand and establish their own role and scope for action ¿ 6. Teamwork and leadership 6.1. Work in a team...  8. Communication and interpersonal skills 8.1. Express a clear and structured message¿ 9. Personal and professional development 9.1. Independent self-starter ¿
 

La contribution de cette UE au développement et à la maîtrise des compétences et acquis du (des) programme(s) est accessible à la fin de cette fiche, dans la partie « Programmes/formations proposant cette unité d’enseignement (UE) ».
Contenu
For many years, most companies have been dealing with the challenge of having to grow their business on an international basis through export sales (international trade) or direct foreign investments (subsidiaries, JVs, etc).
In the last decade, this strategy has become even more important as the world economy has become a true global market place for consumer and industrial goods as well as financial products and services.
For small, medium and large public or private corporations having to maintain sufficient competitiveness, the key question is therefore how to implement a proper financial strategy in order to deal with the various risks and matters associated with doing business internationally or domestically in a globalized interconnected economy. But not only that: the collapse of the internet bubble, the financial scandals, the subprime crisis, the sovereign debt crisis, the market volatility potential, etc have demonstrated the extent to which the global real economy and the various financial markets are completely inter-connected together thereby affecting the financial management of every business, independently from its size and/or geographical location (and/or willingness to get exposed to international markets).
Méthodes d'enseignement
The method of this course is to combine theory and real business life experience.
1) Presentation of theoretical background with reference to existing literature.
2) Presentation of real-life examples and case studies leading to class discussions.
3) Case study on which students will work on their own. The case study will be discussed at the beginning of each lesson.
Modes d'évaluation
des acquis des étudiants
Continuous evaluation
  • Date: No
  • Type of evaluation: No
  • Comments: No
Evaluation week
  • Oral: No
  • Written: No
  • Unavailability or comments: No
Examination session
  • Oral: Yes
  • Written: Yes
  • Unavailability or comments: Written or oral examination according to the number of students
Autres infos
LECTURE SCHEME (INDICATIVE)
Introduction to International Financial Management
Understanding the international environment: Country risks, Banking risk, Economical and geopolitical risks
The time value of Money – Interest rates – Bonds – Yield to Maturity - Inflation
Interest Rate Exposure Management
Foreign Exchange Exposure Management
International Trade Finance: short term and long term type transactions (financing, structuring)
International Cash Management: payments, cash pooling
International Financial Markets
- Equity Capital Markets
- Debt Capital Markets
- Bank financing
International Tax considerations and how they impact International Financial Management
Bibliographie
The main material for this is a (paper) syllabus of approximately 220 slides available for printing at DUC at the beginning of the course. There is no electronic version available.
The following textbook is recommended but not compulsory for students who want to have additional information:
- “International Financial Management, 4th Ed., Authors/ Eun / Resnick, McGraw Hill”
Faculté ou entité
en charge
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Intitulé du programme
Sigle
Crédits
Prérequis
Acquis
d'apprentissage
Master [60] en sciences de gestion

Master [120] en ingénieur de gestion

Master [120] en sciences de gestion

Master [120] en sciences de gestion

Master [120] en ingénieur de gestion