BFM5014 Current issues in international finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFM5014 Current issues in international finance is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFM5014
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFM5014
No unit lists BFM5014 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in B6007 you must have completed 24 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Overview
Multinational companies (MNCs) conduct cross-border transactions, hold assets and liabilities in multiple currencies, invest and borrow across multiple currencies and jurisdictions, and often have complex corporate ownership and corporate governance around the world. As a result, the operations and management of MNCs are subject to various types of risks, such as exchange rate risk, credit risk, equity risk, interest rate risk, and geopolitical risk. Therefore, MNCs must apply various risk management methods to protect themselves against these risks arising from foreign exchange transaction exposures and economic exposures.
There are significant structural changes in international finance and trade, including the imposition of new global tariff structures by the United States on the rest of the world in 2025. Since 2022, the world has been moving towards an era of a multipolar world, de-dollarisation, and fragmented financial markets. These developments have been facilitated by rapid innovations in financial technology (FinTech) and blockchain technology. Drawing on these current issues and geopolitical risks, this unit seeks to incorporate and present the operations and management of MNCs from a multipolar and geopolitical perspective.
This unit will provide you with the latest practical and industry-relevant knowledge of international financial markets, including recent developments in financial technologies (FinTech) and current geopolitical changes affecting international trade and finance. This is a highly practical unit with a strong emphasis on the latest industry trends and best practices, incorporating insights from industry experts and entrepreneurs rather than focusing solely on theoretical concepts.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written30%
- Written30%
- Project40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
evaluate global issues related to international finance, financial technology, trade and tariffs in global business environment and its impact on decision making
- 2
critically analyse financial risks and recommend strategic, data-driven solutions to mitigate potential challenges in international business
- 3
communicate findings based on supportive facts and figures to diverse range of stakeholders
- 4
appraise international finance issues and risk-mitigating strategy from global perspective.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Tee Chwee Ming
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFM5014?
BFM5014 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BFM5014 offered?
In 2027, BFM5014 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFM5014?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFM5014 have an exam?
No. BFM5014 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.