GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND MARKETS | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

COX 4136

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 4

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Commerce External

College:

College of Business and Management Sciences

School:

School of Business

Course Description & Objectives:

The course covers aspects of international financial management and global monetary systems. students also cover operations of foreign exchange market, managing financial transaction exposures, foreign direct investment and current issues in global finance. Objectives or Aims:Students taking this course should expect to learn the theoretical developments in the international financial management. They will gain skills in international investment and exchange risk management. Students will also learn how to measure and manage the company’s exposure to exchange rate and international interest rate risks.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete the following key tasks:

Describe the theoretical developments in international financial management
Discuss the theory of foreign direct investments and cross-border acquisitions
Describe operations of foreign exchange markets
Discuss the current global financial management issues.