Courses

International finance

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Course overview

Create capabilities in:

  • the field of foreign exchange markets,
  • the evaluation of investment and financing decisions in international markets
  • the management of exchange rate, credit and interest rate risks

Course content

  1. Foreign Exchange Markets
  2. FX Risk Management
  3. Firm Internationalization
  4. International Financial Markets
  5. Trade Finance and credit risk
  6. Foreign Financing
  7. Interest Rate Management

Assessment

Classes will be both theoretical and pratical, with real life examples. The final grade will be determined by the weighted average of the following activities carried out throughout the semester:
  • Group project 20% (minimum grade of 7)
  • Midterm test 40% (minimum grade of 7)
  • Endterm test 40% (minimum grade of 7)
Alternatively, there will be a final exam for those who fail to pass the quantitative evaluation of the course with a minimum weighted average grade of 10.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the semester you will:

  • understand the determinants and consequences of international financial transactions,
  • comprehend the decisions taken by economic agents and their interaction in international environments,
  • be able to assess financial costs in international markets, including all relevant risks such as exchange risk and interest rate risk

Enrollment

Course information

Category

Transversal skills

Format

Online

Target groups

Lifelong learners, U!REKA students

Academic year

Starting month

Language

English

Duration​

February 15 – July 12, 2027

Contact

Organising institution​

Polytechnic University of Lisbon

Places reserved for U!REKA participants​

10

Assessment

Group project and periodical tests

Credit/degree/certificate

4 ECTS credits

Course fee

U!REKA Students: none / lifelong learners and external students: 250,- €

Prerequisites

None

Level

Bachelor