Advance International Finance

Paper Code: 
FSG 217
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the theory of transactions in the Foreign exchange market and understand different channels and sources of international funds& trade governing bodies.

 

Course Outcome(COs):

Course

Learning Outcome

 (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

FSG 217

Advance International Finance

 

CO73. Acquire knowledge about Foreign Exchange Market with a deep understanding of terminologies used in this sphere.

CO74. Comprehend the use of different theories of exchange rate mechanism.

CO75. Understand the pivotal role of Exchange control and Balance of payments in Forex.

CO76. Absorb knowledge pertaining to Global banking and investment.

CO77. Understand the channels of international funds and trade governing bodies.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Practical cases Demonstration, Power point presentation.   

 

 

 Learning activities for the students:                              Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Live practical problems analysis

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Foreign Exchange Markets

Foreign Exchange Markets: Functions, Participants,Spot rate, Forward rate, Future , Option and Arbitrage . Factors influencing exchange rates. Fixed and Flexible Exchange Rates. Causes of fluctuations in Exchange rates.

9.00
Unit II: 
Exchange Rate Determination

Exchange Rate Determination-Demand for foreign exchange, Supply of Foreign Exchange, Theories of Foreign Exchange Rate-Mint Parity theory-PPP theory and Balance of Payment theory.

9.00
Unit III: 
Exchange Control & Balance of payment

Exchange Control- Meaning, Features, Objectives, Methods, Merits & Demerits, Exchange control in India.
Balance of payment: Meaning, Components, BOP v/s BOT, Disequilibrium in BOP, Rectification of disequilibrium.

9.00
Unit IV: 
International Banking & International Investment

International Banking: Meaning, Features, Types of International Banking Offices, Offshore Banking & NBFCs
International Investment: Meaning, Types of foreign private investment, Significance of foreign Investment, Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions

9.00
Unit V: 
Foreign Aid to India & WTO

Foreign Aid to India- Role, Impact of Foreign aid on India’s Economic development and Problems of Foreign Aid.
WTO- Introduction, Objectives, Functions and India & WTO.

Essential Readings: 

• Avadhani,V.A,” International Finance, Theory and Practice”, Himalaya Publishing Company, New Delhi.
• S.K. Mathur, “ International Trade and Finance”, Shivam Book House, Jaipur.
• Cherunilam Francis “International Economics”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, new Delhi
• Cherunilam Francis “International Business”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, new Delhi
• Maurice, Levi, “ International Finance”, McGraw Hill, Int. Ed. New York.

References: 

• Walter, Ingo: Handbook of International Business, John Wiley and Sons; New York.
• Wood, D. and J Byrne: International Business Finance, Macmillan, New York.
• Sodersten B, “International Economics”, Macmillan, London.
• Dominick, “ International Economics”, Macmillan Publication Company, New York.
• Mithari D. M. Introduction to International Economics (Latest)- Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai
• Seth M.L.,” Money, Banking, international Trade and Public finance”, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal Educational Publisher, Arga.

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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