Essay

International Finance (BWFF 3043)

Distribution of Coursework Marks (60%)

Group Assignment 16%

Mid Semester Examination 20%

Case Study 15%

Quizzes 5%

Presentation of Case Study 4%

MID TERM EXAM

The test would be held on Tuesday, 20/10/2015 at 4pm-5.30pm. It would encompass the first four topics as specified in the syllabus. The test paper would comprise forty (40) multiple choice questions.

ASSIGNMENTS

Individual Assignment (Case Study)

Students would be required to submit, individually, their solutions to the cases identified in the syllabus at the end of the respective classes in which these cases are discussed. Marks would be awarded based on the written answers and presentations provided by the student.

21 September 2015: Submit Mini Case Study 1: The Saga of the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte (see text book, page 201)

5 Oct 2015: Submit Mini Case 2: The Japanese Yen Intervention of 2010 (see text book, page 291)

9 Nov 2014: Submit Mini Case 3: Toyota European Operating Exposure (see text book, page 365)

Group Assignment

1. The graphs below show the current condition of Malaysian Ringgit, consumer price index and the soaring of Malaysia government debt. (i) Write an essay expressing your opinion on this matter. (ii) Imagine that you are the owner of a local company that exports goods to neighboring countries but at the same time relying on supplier from overseas. Explain your strategy in order to make sure the survival of your business. The essay must be less than 2500 words with times new roman (font) and double-spacing. Submission date is on 1 October 2015.

2. Write an essay entitle “Sovereign Debt Insolvency: Is Malaysia the next Greece? The essay must be less than 2500 words with times new roman (font) and double-spacing. Submission date is 2 November 2015.