Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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MAN300ZA(経営学 / Management 300)
International Finance

Keiichiro Omae

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A6348
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月5/Mon.5
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市Y‐Y404
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
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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
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 300-level Advanced Courses(上級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 300-level Advanced Courses
Business and Economy

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Outline and objectives

This course is an advanced class to learn key concepts of international finance. We cover topics such as financial markets (money, foreign exchange, bonds, stocks, etc.) and roles of financial institutions (commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies and various types of funds (hedge funds, pension funds, etc.)). We also cover variety of financial products such as derivatives (futures, options), structured products and cryptocurrencies.
Regardless of whether you want to work in financial industry or not, in your future professional career, you will work with global financial institutions and impacted by international financial markets in various situations no matter what type of business you engage in. Through this course, you will obtain deep and practical understanding of financial markets, institutions and products that will be a great asset for your future career.

Goal

You should be able to apply theories and knowledge we learn in the class in a real-world situation. The goal of this course is to prepare yourselves to start your professional career successfully in international business environment.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

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. )

This class consists of lecture and discussion based on real-world examples. In addition to Final Exam, several mini test (quiz) will be conducted from time to time to check your understanding of basic concepts. While class participation is also an important component of the entire grade, adoption of "called call" or "warm call" will be decided depending upon the preparedness and enthusiasm of registered students. Feedback is given in class or after class on a group or an individual basis.

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。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Introduction and review of key concepts

2[対面/face to face]:Basics of Finance and Market

Understand the role of finance and market in the economy.

3[対面/face to face]:The Stock Market

Understand how the stock market works including roles of Stock Exchange

4[対面/face to face]:The Bond Market

Understand how the bond market works and how the interest rates are decided

5[対面/face to face]:The Foreign Exchange Market

Understand how the foreign exchange market works

6[対面/face to face]:Derivatives

Understand derivatives such as futures, forwards and options

7[対面/face to face]:Financial Institutions and funds

Understand roles and characteristics of financial institutions

8[対面/face to face]:Valuation (1)

Learn valuation using Discount Cash Flow method

9[対面/face to face]:Valuation (2)

Learn valuation using comparable method

10[対面/face to face]:Option (1)

Learn concept of option including "real option"

11[対面/face to face]:Option (2)

Learn option pricing model

12[対面/face to face]:Recent topics in International Fianance

To apply learned concepts to real world financial economy

13[対面/face to face]:Wrap up

Review all concepts learned

14[対面/face to face]:Final exam and review

Final exam and review

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

You will be expected to read and digest materials distributed before each class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
It is also expected to prepare questions in case you do not fully understand the facts or concepts in the materials. Detail of expected preparation for the following class will be provided in each class.

Textbooks

There are no textbooks required. Handouts and case studies will be distributed in advance for each class.

References

Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, and Alan J. Marcus. (2021). Essentials of Investments 12th ed. McGraw-Hill. (ISBN: 978-1260772166)

Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, and Alan J. Marcus. (2023). Investments 13th ed.
McGraw-Hill. (ISBN: 978-1266837319)

(Below textbooks are discontinued and available only in libraries)

Bodie, Zvi, Robert C. Merton, and David L. Cleeton. (2009). Financial Economics. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall. (ISBN: 978-0131579521)
(Japanese Translation)
『現代ファイナンス論』(原著第2版)ボディ、マートン、クリートン著 
大前恵一朗訳 ピアソン (2011) (ISBN: 978-4864010160)

Grading criteria

The grading will be based on the final exam (40%), quizzes (30%) and class participation (attendance, discussion, etc.) (30%).

Changes following student comments

None.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Using a laptop PC in the class is permitted but not required.

Others

There is no prerequisite in terms of financial knowledge to take this course.
However, because this is an advanced class, basic understanding of economics and financial statements is preferred, but not required.

Prerequisite

None.