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AFIN8067 – International Financial Management
2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Damian Bridge
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Coordinator
Tom Smith
Contact via +61 2 9850 4761
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MActPrac or MFin) or (ACST6003 or AFIN6012 or AFIN6013 or ACCG6003)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is concerned with the analytical techniques of international finance and investment. Topics include global flow of funds and international financial markets, foreign exchange markets, interest parity, arbitrage and currency speculation, purchasing power parity, real effective exchange, commodity swaps, short and long-term hedging of foreign currency risks, futures and options in currencies. Students will be equipped with the skills to critically analyse international currency and interest rate hedging activities as well as distinguish between international funding sources. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Critically analyse current changes in global financial markets that impact on international financial management, in particular exchange rate risk, capital structure and operational risks.
- ULO2: Examine new and current investment techniques, markets and risk management models.
- ULO3: Evaluate advanced concepts relating to foreign exchange, financial derivatives, transaction exposure, capital structure and international portfolio theory.
- ULO4: Develop and apply teamwork skills to attain effective and professional group outcomes.
General Assessment Information
Late Submission Penalties
If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.
Example 1 (out of 100):
If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.
Example 2 (out of 30):
If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.
Extensions
Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.
Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI Approach |
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| Professional practice: Applied international finance | 30% | No | 01/06/2026 | Group | No | Open AI |
| Professional Practice: International finance case analysis | 40% | No | 25/05/2026 | Individual | Yes | Open AI |
| Skills development: International financial management | 30% | No | 30/03/2026 | Individual | Yes | Open AI |
Professional practice: Applied international finance
Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 01/06/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI
The purpose of this assessment is for you to gain expertise in applications in international finance.
You will conduct an analysis of an issue in international financial management.
Skills in focus:
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Work readiness
- Digital skills
- Discipline knowledge
Deliverable(s): Presentation [max 7.5 minutes] and a written submission containing references Group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically analyse current changes in global financial markets that impact on international financial management, in particular exchange rate risk, capital structure and operational risks.
- Examine new and current investment techniques, markets and risk management models.
- Evaluate advanced concepts relating to foreign exchange, financial derivatives, transaction exposure, capital structure and international portfolio theory.
- Develop and apply teamwork skills to attain effective and professional group outcomes.
Professional Practice: International finance case analysis
Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 25/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI
The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your expertise in applications in international financial management.
You will apply frameworks and concepts discussed in the unit to a case study.
Skills in focus:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Discipline knowledge
- Work readiness
Deliverable(s): Written submission [max 1,500 words] Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically analyse current changes in global financial markets that impact on international financial management, in particular exchange rate risk, capital structure and operational risks.
- Examine new and current investment techniques, markets and risk management models.
- Evaluate advanced concepts relating to foreign exchange, financial derivatives, transaction exposure, capital structure and international portfolio theory.
Skills development: International financial management
Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 30/03/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI
The purpose of this assessment is for you to gain expertise in applications in international financial management.
You will conduct an analysis of an international financial management scenario.
Skills in focus:
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Global, ethical & environmental citizenship
Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1,000 words] Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically analyse current changes in global financial markets that impact on international financial management, in particular exchange rate risk, capital structure and operational risks.
- Examine new and current investment techniques, markets and risk management models.
- Evaluate advanced concepts relating to foreign exchange, financial derivatives, transaction exposure, capital structure and international portfolio theory.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- Academic Success for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.
3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.
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Unit Schedule
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Week No. |
Topic |
Chapters |
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1 |
Foundations of International Financial Management 1 |
1, 2, 3 & 4 |
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2 |
Library Research Presentation |
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| 3 | The Foreign Exchange Market 1 | 5 & 6 |
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4 |
The Foreign Exchange Market 2 |
7 |
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5 |
Foreign Exchange Exposure | 8, 9 & 10 |
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6 |
World Financial Markets 1 |
11 |
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7 |
World Financial Markets 2 |
12 & 13 |
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8 |
Public Holiday |
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9 |
World Financial Markets 3 |
14 |
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10 |
World Financial Markets 4 |
15 |
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11 |
Financial Management of the Multinational Firm 1 & 2 & Global Environmental Change |
16, 17, 19 & 20 |
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12 |
Final Assessment |
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13 |
Class Video Presentation |
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Unit information based on version 2026.04 of the Handbook