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Course Description
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Course Name
International Finance
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Finance, Peace and Conflict Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
EC102
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This topics course in international finance starts by briefly reviewing the different types of exchange rate regimes and then discusses the current workings of the foreign exchange market. The connections between international assets markets, the ''parity conditions'' are examined in some detail. The core of this course is the issues surrounding exchange rate hedging; when it is required; how much of a hedge is needed and how it should be achieved. Finally, the impact of economic policy on exchange rates is examined.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.