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ECN300LF(経済学 / Economics 300)
International Finance

M.ISHIBASHI, O.SAITO, K.AOKI, Y.KUMON

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Exchange Students from Overseas Program
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Year 2024
Class code A8510
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金1/Fri.1
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name S504
Grade
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium

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Outline and objectives

In order to develop their careers in the future, students will need to learn how to raise, work and operate funds as well as to manage their risk aversion in relation to the ever-changing international environment including various financial issues which have their roots in the recent global economy.

Goal

Students will learn about:
1. Direct Finance and Indirect Finance
2. Risks of Investment
3. Corporate & Retail Banking, Project Finance
4. Finance and Investment in Asian Countries
5. International Trade Business and Monetary Circulation
6. Import Finance and Deferred Payment
7. Foreign Exchange Markets and Risks
8. Transaction, Strategies and Evaluation on M&A

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

In this course, a series of omnibus lectures will be given by four professionals with long-term experiences in international business. They will explain many issues from various points of view to help students understand the variety and dynamics of international finance. Each class will have a case study discussion. The following brief profiles may help students enrolling in the course.
Feedback will be provided through discussions in the class

-Mitsuru ISHIBASHI:
Worked for Marubeni Corporation from 1977. Engaged in foreign exchange, trade investment and project finance. Worked abroad in Algeria and France as a general manager of finance. Transferred to Fuyo General Leasing Co. (a subsidiary of Fuji Bank) as a general manager of business development. Working as independent finance and trade consultant.

-Osamu SAITO
Work experience since 1982 for financial institutions including Citibank (Tokyo/London), Henderson Global Investors, Asahi Trust and Goldman Sachs Asset Management (until Dec.2023)

-Katsuhiko AOKI
Worked for Mitsubishi Corp. and Mitsubishi UFJ Lease (now Mitsubishi HC Capital) for 38 years, specialized in Corporate finance, M&A and Real Estate finance fields. Experienced in various cases of M&A transactions, assigned to the US companies acquired by Mitsubishi Corporation through M&A.

-Yasuyuki KUMON:
Joined The Bank of Tokyo (current Mitsubishi UFJ Bank) in 1982. Worked in Tokyo, London, Cairo(Egypt) and Dubai(UAE). The main responsibility was the planning and coordination of international banking business. Economic researcher in Institute for International Monetary Affairs (IIMA) since 2018.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Class 1[対面/face to face]:International Finance (Course Overview)
(M. ISHIBASHI)

Orientation and International Monetary Circulation

Class 2[対面/face to face]:What does "finance" mean to you?
(O. SAITO)

Financial instruments such as deposit, loan, stock and bond. Direct and indirect finance.

Class 3[対面/face to face]:What does "finance" mean to you?
(O. SAITO)

Risk of Investments

Class 4[対面/face to face]:What does "finance" mean to you?
(O. SAITO)

Case study discussion

Class 5[対面/face to face]:International Currencies and Foreign Exchange 1
(M. ISHIBASHI)

Trade Transaction: Import Financing and Deferred Payment

Class 6[対面/face to face]:International Currencies and Foreign Exchange 2
(M. ISHIBASHI)

What is the Foreign Exchange Market?

Class 7[対面/face to face]:International Currencies and Foreign Exchange 3
(M. ISHIBASHI)

What is Foreign Exchange Risk?

Class 8[対面/face to face]:M&A 1
(K. AOKI)

M&A transaction, strategy, etc

Class 9[対面/face to face]:M&A 2
(K. AOKI)

M&A transaction, process of M&A key issues

Class 10[対面/face to face]:M&A 3
(K. AOKI)

Case study discussion

Class 11[対面/face to face]:Japanese Yen
(Y. Kumon)

Development and internationalization

Class 12[対面/face to face]:Japan and Asia
(Y. Kumon)

Japanese financial market and Asian countries including China

Class 13[対面/face to face]:Currency Union
(Y. Kumon)

Theory and issues

Class 14[対面/face to face]:International financial market
(Y. Kumon)

Case Study Discussion

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to complete readings prior to class. The average study time outside of class per week would be roughly 4 hours.

Textbooks

All readings will be distributed by the instructor.

References

To be informed in class

Grading criteria

Grade evaluation consists of class participation and writing assignment (reports). Class participation is not only to attend the class, but also to participate in case studies and group discussions actively given in the class.

Final grade will be determined as follows:
Class participation: 30%
Writing assignment (reports): 70%

Changes following student comments

Not Applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

To be informed later if any.

Others

None