International Financial Management
| Title | ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ ΧΡΗΜΑΤΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ / International Financial Management |
| Code | 12ΕΕ12 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Economics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Panos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023005 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Economics (2013-today)
Registered students: 60
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600289584
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600289584
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=5119
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1) Discuss the additional complexities financial managers face as they move from a domestic to an international arena.
2) Present the central roles of finance theories in dealing with the complexities faced by financial managers in this environment.
3) Critically evaluate recent articles with reference to principles and practices learnt on the course.
4) Work individually on a written report on international financial management aspects related to the recent financial crisis, the Eurozone crisis or public policy choices that are related to international financial management.
5) Explain and discuss various aspects of international financial management, including the operations of currency markets, capital structure, capital budgeting and international investment.
6) Critically evaluate a range of relevant literature in the field of international financial management.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
International Financial Architecture, International Monetary System, International Organizations, Exchange Rates, Currencies, Foreign Exchange Markets, Balance of Payments, Country Risk, Foreign Exchange Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, Financing International Activities, International Portfolio Investments, Foreign Direct Investments, International Capital Expenditure.
Keywords
International Financial Management
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 | 0.9 | |||
| Seminars | 6 | 0.2 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 24 | 0.9 | |||
| Tutorial | 6 | 0.2 | |||
| Written assigments | 22 | 0.8 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 84 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
1) Reflective portfolio (25%)
- A compilation of responses to poll questions and reviews of press articles, conducted on a unit basis and submitted at the end of a course. Intended to describe the learning experience during the journey of the course. - It contributes to 25% of total mark. The deadline for submission is Tuesday 6th January.
2) Final exam (75%)
- Final examination aimed to test the students’ understanding of the key concepts and issues covered in the course
- Its typical structure is:
a) 10 multiple choice questions (25%),
b) 1 critical appraisal question (out of 2 choices – 25%),
c) 1 exercise (out of 2 choices – 25%)
- In case of resit, the weight becomes 100% resit exam
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Report (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
C. Shapiro, P. Moles. Διεθνής Χρηματοδοτική Διοίκηση, 2018. εκδ Broken Hill Publishers Ltd.Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 77107318
Additional bibliography for study
- Eun, C.S. and B.G. Resnick, 2020. International Financial Management. 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
- Shapiro, A.C., 2014. Multinational Financial Management. 10th edition, Prentice Hall.
- Butler, K.C., 2016. Multinational Finance: Evaluating Opportunities, Costs, and Risks of Operations. 6th Edition. Wiley.
- Spratt Stephen, 2009, Development Finance: Debates, Dogmas and New Directions. Routledge.
Last Update
07-10-2025
