PRACTICAL ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE

Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  1. CO: Analyze and evaluate case studies and reports on export and import items of India, showcasing advanced analytical skills in assessing the trends, challenges, and opportunities in international trade, and demonstrating the ability to generate insights and recommendations based on the findings.
  2. CO: Engage in class discussions and practical exercises, such as filling international trade-related documents and performas, demonstrating advanced application and comprehension skills in understanding and accurately completing the required documentation for international trade transactions.
  3. CO: Evaluate and critically analyze the strategies adopted in future and option markets, demonstrating advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills in assessing the risks, benefits, and implications of using these financial instruments in international trade, and proposing appropriate strategies.
  4. CO: Understand the concept of basket currencies and analyze different types of basket currencies, their features, and the present exchange rate dynamics, showcasing advanced comprehension and analysis skills in understanding the complexities of currency markets and their impact on international trade.
  5. CO: Apply advanced analytical skills in analyzing and solving case studies related to export-import finance, showcasing the ability to assess complex financing scenarios, evaluate risk factors, and propose suitable financial solutions in international trade transactions.

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

  

 

Case studies, Group discussions /review of Reports on export and Import items of India.

Class discussion and filling of International trade related documents/Performa.

Understanding the strategies adopted in future and option markets.

Understanding the concept of basket currencies, different types of basket currencies their features and present exchange rate.

Case studies based on export import finance.

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

References: 

Suggested Readings
• Maurice, Levi, “ International Finance”, McGraw Hill, Int. Ed. New York.
• 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.
• Mithani D. M. Introduction to International Economics (Latest)- Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai

e- Resources:
• https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/ (Economic survey, various issues)
• https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/AnnualPublications.aspx?head=Report%20on%20Cu... (RBI Report on Currency & Finance, various issues)
• Websites: https://www.rbi.org.in/ (RBI), https://www.imf.org/en/Home (IMF), https://www.worldbank.org/en/home (WORLD BANK), https://www.wto.org/ (WTO)
• https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/annual_report_e.htm (WTO Annual report, various reports)

Journals:
• International Journal of Financial Management
• Indian Journal of Finance
• Journal of Banking, Information Technology and Management
• World Affairs- The Journal of International Issues
• Foreign Trade Review

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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