Appraise and evaluate the financial products and services available on international markets.
International Finance (BUSS 33002) – Spring – 24 – CW1 – QP INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT Module Code: BUSS 33002 Module Name: International Finance Level: 3 Max. Marks: 100 Instructions to Student • Answer all questions. • Deadline of submission: 07/05/2024 23:59 • The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage of the assignment which is 35 marks. • Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date. • Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 21/05/2024 Module Learning Outcomes The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully. 1. Appraise and evaluate the financial products and services available on international markets. 2. Devise and apply appropriate strategies using derivatives to manage currency risk. 3. Critically evaluate the use of derivative instruments to manage currency risk. Assignment Tasks: Task 1: A list of 50 researchable topics/cases studies have been provided in MEC Learn (Moodle) from which you are required to choose only one topic/case study and write a CRITICAL ANALYSIS REPORT by focusing more on the following aspects: a. Identify and analyze the opportunities for foreign investors and Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) to invest in Oman, GCC region and global markets. b. Critically analyze the factors i.e., financial securities, currency risk management, capital budgeting, capital structure, investment & dividend policies etc., which may affect the performance of such international businesses. c. State the policy implications of your findings, recommendations and conclusion. MEC_AMO_TEM_035_04 Page 1 of 7 International Finance (BUSS 33002) – Spring – 24 – CW1 – QP Guidelines: • • • • Select a topic/ Case Study from the List given on MEC Learn (Moodle). The selected topic must be approved by the instructor. One topic should be selected by 1 student only. Report must be followed by the following format. Report Format: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ Introduction, Background & Objectives Relevant Literature Review Theories and Methodology Data & Analytical viewpoints Conclusion, Recommendations & References Outline of the Report: A. Title– with title topic, case study/company/organization name B. Introduction – A brief introduction and background of the study that will lead to the report theme and objectives. Important definitions and terms relevant to the body of knowledge can be defined and explained. The essay statement or the problem statement will have to be presented here with scope of the study. C. Body/Relevant Literature – Linked to the problem statement, this section will present the details of the reviewed material (literature review) and recent studies are to be explored related to selected topic/case objectives including various aspects of the report with the writer’s opinion. Strong and logical evidence with correct citations and references are expected. D. Theories and Methodology: The writer’s viewpoint must be supported by theoretical framework, underpinning theories, hypothesis (if any) and relevant methodologies used in selected case study/journal article can be discussed in the section. E. Data & Analytical Viewpoints: Besides theories and methodology, relevant secondary data from published sources, critical analysis, and analytical points of view of the writer are key areas of report. Facts and data presented need to be analyzed here. The writer can present his proposed solution to the identified problem statement and report findings in this section. F. Conclusion & Recommendation – This section will summarize the main points of the discussion. The essay statement will be re-instated with strong and convincing concluding remarks and policy making suggestions/recommendations to be written here. G. State the policy implications of your findings, recommendations and conclusion. H. Reference – The APA 7th referencing style must be observed. MEC_AMO_TEM_035_04 Page 2 of 7 International Finance (BUSS 33002) – Spring – 24 – CW1 – QP Task 2: Register in the professional course “Foreign Exchange Fundamental” by CFI (free of cost). Write a reflection of your experience in the online course. (10 marks) Guidelines: • • • • Register in the online course “Foreign Exchange Fundamentals” by CFI Course Link: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/course/foreign-exchange-fundamentals/ Complete the online course and attach the completion certificate with the assignment. It is mandatory to attach the course completion certificate if completed, if the course is not completed then attach a few screenshots of the course in the appendix which clearly shows your registration details and your progress in this online course. Based on the information and learning from the online course, extend a reflection summary of your understanding about the course. Your reflection may include your individual experience, what did you learn from this course, how much progress you made, strengths, challenges you faced in attempting the course etc. Consolidated Evaluation Criteria, timelines, and word limits: Contents Marks Words Limit -Introduction, Background & Objectives 10 400 to 600 words -Relevant Literature Review 30 700 to 1000 words -Theories & Methodology 20 500 to 700 words -Data & Analytical Viewpoints 20 500 to 700 words -Conclusion, Recommendations & References 10 300 to 500 words 10 100 to 250 words Timeline TASK 1: Critical Analysis Report 07/05/2024 23:59 TASK 2: Online Course Register in the online course “Foreign Exchange Fundamentals” by Corporate Finance Institute. Attach completion certificate and write a reflection summary. Total 100 Marks Minimum 2500 words with 10% more or less margin Rules & Regulations: • • • The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography, and page numbers. Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of the faculty. Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on MEC Learn (Moodle). MEC_AMO_TEM_035_04 Page 3 of 7 International Finance (BUSS 33002) – Spring – 24 – CW1 – QP • Viva is optional and it can be conducted after the assignment submission to check the originality of submitted work. Please refer to the MIG for VIVA regulations. • Guidelines: • Assignment must be computer typed. ➢ Font – Times New Roman ➢ Font – Style – Regular ➢ Font – Size – 12 ➢ Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline. • Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable software or by pencil. Each student has to do the assignment individually. You can refer to books in E-Library or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources. • • Assessment Evaluation Criteria The evaluation grid given below is only a guideline and it will be customized as per the assignment tasks Classification And % Range Outstanding Technical / Practical Skills Reflection and critical analysis General / Transferable skills* • Outstanding knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts. • Outstanding ability to apply the theoretical concepts by considering of information systematically. • Evidence of reading a wide range of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. • Tasks completed with very high accuracy. • Outstanding skills in interpretation of results / and accomplishing practical tasks. • Demonstrates high degree of autonomy in completing tasks • Outstanding skills for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesizing. • Outstanding reflective practices, demonstrating outstanding personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. • Original Findings presented with conviction and justified very well • Excellent knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts. • Excellent ability to apply the theoretical concepts by • Tasks completed with high accuracy. • Excellent skills in interpretation of results / and accomplishing practical tasks. • Excellent skills for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesizing. • Excellent reflective practices, demonstrating excellent personal learning and • Outstanding ability to use learning resources • Outstanding presentation, logically structured, using accurate grammar and spelling. • Mostly correct crossreferencing and links to supporting evidence • Outstanding ability to communicate the information verbally and in writing. • Outstanding ability to work in groups and to manage teams. • Outstanding ability to learn autonomously. • Very accurate referencing and bibliography using appropriate referencing style • Outstanding problem-solving skills and outstanding decision-making skills. • Excellent ability to use learning resources First Class 94 -100 Knowledge and Understanding/ Application of Theory / Evidence of Reading Excellent 84 – 93.99 MEC_AMO_TEM_035_04 • Excellent presentation, logically structured, using Page 4 of 7 International Finance (BUSS 33002) – Spring – 24 – CW1 – QP Second Class, Upper Division considering of information systematically. • Evidence of beyond the minimum expected range of of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Very Good 77 – 83.99 • Very good knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts. • Very good ability to apply the theoretical concepts by considering of information systematically. • Evidence of reading a very good number of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. MEC_AMO_TEM_035_04 growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. • Findings presented with conviction and justified well • Tasks completed with very good accuracy. • Very good skills in interpretation of results / and accomplishing practical tasks. • Very good skills for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesizing. • Very good reflective practices, demonstrating very Good personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. • Findings presented with conviction with very good justification accurate grammar and spelling. • Mostly correct crossreferencing and links to supporting evidence • Excellent ability to communicate the information verbally and in writing. • Excellent ability to work in groups and to manage teams. • Excellent ability to learn autonomously. • Accurate referencing and bibliography using appropriate referencing style • Excellent problem-solving skills for decision-making skills. • Very good ability to use learning resources • Very good presentation, logically structured, using accurate grammar and spelling. • Mostly correct crossreferencing and links to supporting evidence • Very good ability to communicate the information verbally and in writing. • Very good ability to work in groups and to manage teams. • Very good ability to learn autonomously. • Precise referencing and bibliography using appropriate referencing style • Very good problem-solving skills decision-making skills. Page 5 of 7 Second Class, Lower Division International Finance (BUSS 33002) – Spring – 24 – CW1 – QP Good 70 – 76.99 Satisfactory • Tasks completed with good accuracy. • Good skills in interpretation of results / and accomplishing practical tasks. • Good skills for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesizing. • Good reflective practices, demonstrating good personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. • Findings presented with conviction and good justification. • Satisfactory knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts. • Fair application of the theoretical concepts by considering of information systematically. • Evidence of reading a fair number of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. • Tasks completed with satisfactory accuracy. • Satisfactory skills in interpretation of results / and accomplishing practical tasks. • Satisfactory skills for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesizing. • Satisfactory reflective practices, demonstrating fair personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. • Findings presented with conviction and satisfactory justification. • Basic knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts. • Basic ability to apply the theoretical concepts by considering of information systematically. • Evidence of reading a few number of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. • Tasks completed with minimum acceptable accuracy. • Acceptable skills in interpretation of results / and accomplishing practical tasks. • Basic skills for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesizing. • Basic reflective practices, demonstrating some personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. • Findings presented with conviction and acceptable justification. Third Class 60 – 69.99 • Good knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts. • Good ability to apply the theoretical concepts by considering of information systematically. • Evidence of reading a good number of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Acceptable / Pass 50 – 59.9 MEC_AMO_TEM_035_04 • Good ability to use learning resources • Good presentation, logically structured, using accurate grammar and spelling. • correct cross-referencing and links to supporting evidence • Good ability to communicate the information verbally and in writing. • Good ability to work in groups and to manage teams. • Good ability to learn autonomously. • Good referencing and bibliography using appropriate referencing style • Good problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. • Satisfactory presentation, logically structured, using accurate grammar and spelling. • Satisfactory crossreferencing and links to supporting evidence • Satisfactory ability to communicate the information verbally and in writing. • Satisfactory ability to work in groups and to manage teams. • Satisfactory ability to learn autonomously. • Satisfactory referencing and bibliography using appropriate referencing style • Satisfactory problem solving skills and exceptionally competent for decisionmaking. • Acceptable presentation, logically structured, using accurate grammar and spelling. • Acceptable cross-referencing and links to supporting evidence • Basic ability to communicate the information verbally and in writing. • Basic ability to work in groups and to manage teams. • Basic ability to learn autonomously. • Basic referencing and bibliography using appropriate referencing style Page 6 of 7 International Finance (BUSS 33002) – Spring – 24 – CW1 – QP Fail / Poor
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