Publication in the Diário da República: RCC 01/04/2011 [DR.7678/2011 26.05.2011]
5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 75,0 TP , Cód. 9152234.
Lecturer
- Pedro Miguel Azeitona Gonzaga Barroso (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
An in-depth study of financial management that prepares the students for management in an international context. They should be prepared to make decisions in the context of exchange and have the know-how to use derivatives to manage foreign exchange risk.
Program
1 - INTRODUCTION:International Finance.
2 - EVOLUTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY SYSTEM.3 - EXCHANGE MARKET.4 - HEDGING.5-INSTRUMENTS:Introduction to Derivative Products,Swaps,Futures, Contracts "Forward",Options.6-HEDGING STRATEGIES.7 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCING:International Monetary Fund (IMF),International financial projects,Financing international trade.
Evaluation Methodology
Ongoing assessment: two closed-book tests + class performance.
A minimum mark of 10/20 exempts students from examination.
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Lectures and Tutorials.
Software used in class
