This course will help students develop an understanding of issues in international macroeconomics that are important for investors and managers operating in the global marketplace. It will cover theories of the determination of exchange rates and interest rates, the management of foreign exchange risk, international capital flows, debt and currency crises, international monetary and exchange rate regimes, the roles of the international financial institutions in developing countries, and other key topics in international financial policy.
Business 33050 or equivalent is recommended, but not required. Cannot enroll in BUSN 33502 if BUSN 20230 taken previously.
Based on a combination of class lectures, textbook chapters, and newspaper and magazine articles.
Based on a combination of quizzes, a mid-term, homeworks, and a final exam. Cannot be taken pass/fail. No auditors.
- No pass/fail grades
- No auditors
Description and/or course criteria last updated: January 16 2026
