A study of the problems and opportunities faced by the financial manager of firms exposed to foreign exchange risk. Topics covered will include the basic forms of foreign exchange contracts: spot, forward, futures and options, as well as the use of these contracts for hedging, arbitrage and speculative purposes. Investment and financing decisions in international capital markets will be discussed in detail.
- Prerequisite: FIN 301
- Credits: 3
- Offered: Every 3 years.