A. What is the main content of this course?

   International Financial Management is one of the core courses of finance major. It tries to open a window for learners who first come into contact with the field of international finance to understand the global financial systems, markets and institutions. For instance, it systematically teaches learners lots of theoretical knowledge about international finance, such as international monetary systems, balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determination, international financial markets and etc.; it focuses on the theoretical basis and practical operations of foreign exchange transactions and currency derivatives transactions, as well as a variety of technical methods of foreign exchange risk management.

B. What are the features of this course?

   “International Financial Management”course of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics is one of "Exemplary Full English Teaching Courses in Shanghai's Universities. It is recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission as one of the First-class Undergraduate Courses in Shanghai. It employs a popular textbook published by Mc Graw Hill which is widely used in colleges and universities around the world, and is taught in English.

C. What are the objectives of this course?

   This course attempts to (a) lay a solid foundation for learners to grasp professional knowledge of international finance and broaden their international horizon; (b) train learners to have excellent financial professional abilities of insight, analysis and prediction of global financial market trends; (c) equip learners with the skills to handle international financial transactions and manage foreign exchange risks of international financial institutions and MNCs. At the same time, through using an original English textbook and teaching in English, learners' outstanding international communication ability can be cultivated -- not only be able to skillfully master international financial businesses, technical methods, management tools and rules of the international financial field, but also be able to fluently communicate with international peers without obstacles in language and financial terminology expressions, so as to improve their adaptability in the English working environment and enhance their international competitiveness in the era of globalization.

D. What can learners gain from this course?

   In general, learners can master the theoretical knowledge of international finance through studying this course, meanwhile, build their good communication ability with international counterparts by acquiring financial terminology and professional English expressions step by step. This course will lay a good theoretical foundation for learners to be engaged in research posts, such as global macroeconomic and financial analysts, foreign exchange investment analysts and etc., and enhance their future competence in international financial practice, such as foreign exchange risk management, international settlement and etc..