International Finance  Short Courses

The International Finance course provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the management of the financing activities of a modern international company. The International Finance course content includes the treasury function, managing bank relationships, dealing in the international capital and money markets, managing currency and interest rate risks, and using various financial instruments including derivatives.

This International Finance course looks at the interaction of a multinational company with the international financial markets: how it raises finance from sources in addition to banks; the financial risks it faces and how it manages them (including how it uses derivatives). The syllabus also considers the application of time value of money to value investments and instruments, and considers the causes and characteristics of the global financial crisis.

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Wednesday 3 October 2012 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £380.00 CE1996 Course Full
Wednesday 23 January 2013 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £380.00 CE1996 Apply Now
Wednesday 1 May 2013 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £380.00 CE1996 Apply Now

Tutor Info

Dr Permjit Singh is a qualified corporate treasurer and has held various positions in treasury management for financial services companies, including Head of Treasury. Permjit has a degree in biochemistry from Warwick University and a PhD in finance from Reading University.  He has devised, prepared and taught corporate finance courses at various universities and business schools, and is currently a visiting lecturer at City University, and a Treasury Consultant.

Eligibility

An interest in business finance.

English Requirements

Good English reading, writing and speaking skills.

What will I learn?

  • Organisation of the Treasury department.
  • Banks: what they do and how to deal with them.
  • Financing overseas trade.
  • Debt finance.
  • Equity finance.
  • Risk management (including derivatives).
  • Investment appraisal.

Teaching and Assessment

Handouts of Powerpoint class notes will be provided.  An informal one hour multiple choice test at the end of the course will be given to test individual understanding and progress.  Classroom tuition will be complemented by group discussion of topical news of the City, economics, or global financial markets.

Recommended Reading

The money machine: Coggan P;Penguin

Corporate Financial Management: Arnold, G; FT Prentice Hall

No prior reading is essential.

Career Outcome

This course will provide a broad overview of how a company operates in the international financial markets and will be of value to students considering working in corporate finance, e.g., as a treasurer, or in a bank dealing with commercial customers.

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