International Financial Management Individual Assignment Brief | University of Salford

Assessment task details and instructions

Description of Assessment Task and Purpose: 
Select two countries with a substantial trading balance and write an analytical report on their trade relations, taking into account fundamental financial, economic, political and strategic factors. The aim of the report is to help companies that potentially want to trade between these countries to make an informed decision and be aware of the risks and opportunities of international trade.

Requirements:

Provide a 2500-word analytical report covering the following areas (during the last 5 to 10 years): 
A) Assess each country’s economic and financial status with a focus on their respective  international trade and competitive advantages

B) Evaluate trade between the two countries, taking into consideration their respective balance of payments, government policies, tariffs, quotas, subsidies, etc.

C) Analyse the exchange market and the appreciation and depreciation of the two countries’ currencies, taking into consideration their respective interest rates and Purchasing Power Parity

D) Critically evaluate ethical issues or dilemmas that companies would face in trading with these two countries 

Assessment Criteria

The marking team will refer to the marking rubric for the assessment; the rubric can be found at the end of this document.

Module Aims

1. To examine key dimensions of international financial management and their significance for  companies.  
2. To explore the tools that financial managers can use in order to achieve their international  market targets.  
3. To identify and evaluate the different risks managers face in international financial markets  and the methods and instruments that can be used to help mitigate these risks.  4. To appraise ethical issues and dilemmas in international financial markets and the  implications of these for companies

Assessed Intended Learning Outcomes 

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to: 

Knowledge and Understanding 

1. Demonstrate a critical appreciation of key dimensions of international financial management and their significance for companies.

2. Demonstrate critical awareness of the tools that financial managers can use in order to achieve their international market targets.  

3. Critically evaluate the different risks managers face in international financial markets and the methods and instruments that can be used to help mitigate these risks.  4. Critically appraise ethical issues and dilemmas in international financial markets and the implications of these for companies. 

Key Subject Specific Skills 

5. Use information technology to evaluate the consequences of risk exposure to the financial decision-making process.  

6. Formulate alternative strategies to problem situations under a range of different circumstances to enhance corporate value and economic sustainability.  

7. Locate, synthesise and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate digital tools.  

8. Effectively use digital and non-digital means to present ideas, analyse problems and develop and communicate clear and concise insights, conclusions and recommendations.