FIN366 : International investment

Department

Department of Financing and Banking

Academic Program

Bachelor in Finance and banking

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

FIN361

Overview

This course is concerned with introducing the student to the most important topics related to the monetary aspect in international trade and economic relations, and identifying foreign exchange and its relationship to the balance of payments and the impact of this balance on the economic situation of the state, as well as knowing the most important theories related to dealing with imbalances in the balance of payments and the impact of the international monetary system through international liquidity and the International Monetary Fund.

Intended learning outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding:

  • The student acquires and understands concepts, theories and scientific principles in international investment.
  • The student was introduced to the balance of payments and the impact of this balance on the economic situation of the state.
  • To familiarize the student with the treatment of imbalances in the balance of payments and the impact of the international monetary system through international liquidity and the International Monetary Fund.

B. Mental skills:

  • The student should be able to understand and use modern theories and knowledge in international investment.
  • The student should be able to think and innovate mentally and keep abreast of developments in exchange rates.
  • That the student contributes to the integration of knowledge to serve the development of the labor market.

C. Scientific and professional skills:

  • That the student master practical and professional skills in the international markets to serve the labor market.
  • That the student uses modern methods in financing international investment to contribute to the practical development of organizations.
  • That the student applies electronic software and contemporary technologies in international investment.

D. General skills:

  • The student should be able to solve problems and make decisions.
  • The student should be able to lead, supervise and work with a team.
  • The student should be able to communicate and interact with others.

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Lectures.
  2. Discussions.
  3. Exercises and assignments.
  4. Exams.

Methods of assessments

  1. Midterm exam 20%.
  2. Research paper 10%.
  3. Activity 10%
  4. Final exam 60%.

Course content

Number of hours

scientific subject

Week

6

Definition of foreign exchange and its sources, and the relationship of demand and supply of foreign exchange.

1-2

3

Balance of payments, accounts and equality in it.

3

3

Disruption of the balance of payments and monetary systems.

4

3

Types of imbalances in the balance of payments.

5

3

Factors affecting exchange rates.

6

3

Deferred exchange markets.

7

3

Interest rate and purchasing power parity balances.

8

3

Income and raised multiplier international trade.

9

3

Dealing with the balance of payments according to the traditional theory in case of constant exchange rate change.

10

6

Marshall Lerner's condition for addressing the problem of elasticity, the problem of assimilation.

11-12

3

The international monetary system and its organizations.

13

3

internal and external balance.

14

Portfolio theory (FIN361)
Audit and control of banks (FIN465)
Various insurance (FIN464)
Re Insurance (FIN463)
Finance and real estate investment (FIN462)
Contemporary financial issues (FIN460)
Quantitative methods in finance (FIN369)
Takaful insurance (FIN368)
Financial indicators and investment funds (FIN367)
International investment (FIN366)
Financial derivatives (FIN365)
Securities and currencies analysis (FIN364)
Advanced corporate finance (FIN363)
Investment evaluation (FIN362)
Corporate finance (FIN360)
Financial analysis and forecasting (FIN269)
Financial institutions (FIN268)
Banking operations and policies (FIN267)
Financial markets (FIN266)
Islamic financing and investment formulas (FIN265)
Fundamentals of Islamic banking (FIN264)
Insurance basics (FIN263)
Financial policies (FIN466)
International Finance (FIN467)
Financial management (FIN260)
Strategic financial analysis (FIN468)
Banking marketing (FIN469)
Planing peincipals (PLA170)
Financing Principles (FIN160)
Accounting Principles I (ACC 130)
Principles of Accounting II (ACC131)
Investing basics (FIN262)
Banking basics (FIN261)