The Executive Programme Certificate in Managing International Finance is a modular distance learning International Finance Programme is Endorsed and Approved and Executive Certificate of Completion is Issued by Laurel University of High Point, North Carolina, USA and the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) United Kingdom
This course provides the student the knowledge and skills needed to manage the complexities of financing exports, imports, and direct foreign investment. Primary topics include the nature or behaviour of foreign exchange rates and managing the impacts of exchange rates on short-term and long-term international business activities and performance objectives.
This course has 12 modules, each focusing on a unique topic with unique objectives for your knowledge, skill, and values. Modules are given different priority, and so are not always equal in length, difficulty, or grading weight. Failing a module will result in immediate repetition of that module.
This course is for corporate executives. In some ways, this course will be more demanding and academically rigorous than a traditional classroom or face to face course. It has been carefully engineered by a team of qualified university professors and experienced business executives to meet the needs of busy working professionals who require maximum flexibility in a market-relevant, academically rigorous education. It places a significant burden on the student to manage the study schedule and to master concepts, principles, practices and tools. Self-discipline and time management skills are therefore essential to successfully complete this course.
To enrol in this course, you must read this Course Description and the Course Introduction.
Entry Requirements
One of the following
- Senior Managers
- Managers
- Company Supervisors A recognised university foundation programme
- or be
- a middle or senior manager or specialist, with over 5 years of experience
- an Owner Manager wishing to develop and grow their organisation
- a Consultant with corporate clients.
Flexible Start Dates
Students can start the programme monthly each Year
Duration
10 to 14 Weeks.
Course Content
| Module | Issues + Resources |
| 1 | Introduction to International Finance § Introduction to the Topic in Company Context § Size and Scope of International Business § Size and Scope of Foreign Exchange Markets § How Foreign Exchange Affects International Business § Why the Company Needs Expertise in International Finance § Pretest § Resources |
| 2 | Foundations of International Finance
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| 3 | Financial Markets § History of Forex Markets § Understanding the Forex Marketplace § Currency Trading § Resources |
| 4 | Factors that Affect Exchange Rate Movements § The Problem of Foreign Exchange (FX or Forex) Changes § Getting Started in Trading Currencies § Principles of Forecasting § Currency "Crises" § Interest Rates - IRP § Inflation - PPP § Economic Growth § Government Actions § Resources |
| 5 | Addressing Foreign Exchange Risks § The Speculator § Adjusting Prices § Dealing in Single Currency § Leads and Lags § Forward Contracts § Futures § Options § Swaps § Hedging Principles § Resources |
| 6 | Forecasting Exchange Rates § Fundamental Forecasting § Technical Forecasting § Using Experts § Resources |
| 7 | Measuring Exposure to Forex Risks § Inflows Exposure § Outflows Exposure § Netting § Economic or Business Exposure § Resources |
| 8 | Managing Exposure, Hedging Methods § Arguments Regarding Hedging Risks § Types of Exposure § Assess & Manage Transaction, Economic, and Translation Exposure § Applying this Module to the Company Business |
| 9 | Forex Effects on DFI and Capital Budgeting |
| 10 | Financing Imports and Exports |
| 11 | The Future of International Finance |
| 12 | Final Exam |
On an unannounced and unscheduled basis, students are asked questions by the Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors, the company department manager, the personal guide, the Human Resources Department and other students about various aspect of the learning experience. College Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to data and summary reports in real-time, on-demand.
Grading standards for this course will be “P” for Pass, “M” for Merit and “D” for Distinction. As this course is based on continuous learning; Note that a student MAY NOT be able to proceed to a new module in this course without first demonstrating minimum competency before been allowed to proceed to the next module. Students and Tutors, Lecturers and Instructors have access to real-time performance assessments throughout this course.
Study Timetable
The International Finance Management Course Unit along with the accompany modules typically takes about 10 to 14 weeks with continuous assessment and assignments. The complete course should take approximately 14 Weeks to complete.
Tutor Support
Following registration, our students will be allocated to a Tutor or Lecturer or Instructor to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.
Study fees
£995 GBP
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