3 semester credits

International finance is a branch of economics that considers how capital investment is undertaken globally and how financial markets and global trade influence investment opportunities. Independent sholars taking this seminar course are provided with an overview of the historical context of globalization. Included in the discussions is an in-depth analysis of how organizations, emerging markets, and society benefit from globalization. Independent scholars examine how organizations manage risk in a global environment. Scholars also explore barriers to globalization. Independent scholars accomplish course objectives by examining foundational literature and theories, seminal works, and established models in the field of international finance. They also formulate an original research topic and synthesize findings and conclusions based on their literature review for a comprehensive and critical understanding of the discipline.