Do you want to understand the critical aspects of international finance that seem arcane? Do exchange rates, money markets and international financial institutions confuse you? This course on international finance breaks such ideas to help you appreciate how money flows between countries. We explore the role of various countries’ economic policies in defining their governments’ goals and planned use of economic tools and market reforms. We examine cultural dimensions that differ between countries and influence their preferences while separating them from one another. This knowledge is critical when it comes to positioning an organization in other markets and regions. We explain the concept of ‘current account deficit’, a key indicator of how well a country performs economically, which refers to the difference between the value of imported and exported goods and services.

We provide an overview of the economic factors at play when businesses set up operations in new countries. The course then unpacks the concept of ‘exposure management’, where you monitor the risk management plan daily. Next, you will investigate the international financial market, a global marketplace where buyers and sellers trade economic assets such as bonds, stocks, currencies, economic goods and contracts over borders. Gain insight into the money market and capital markets' critical components, which can set you apart from colleagues and competitors. You will study the euro currency market in detail. It has a significant source of capital for international trade due to its efficiency to convert and the lack of national trade limitations.