This course explores issues that multinational firms face and how they make international financial decisions. Key topics will be understanding and managing foreign exchange exposure, foreign direct investment decisions, and multinational capital budgeting and cash management. We will also discuss trends in international banking and alternatives for international financing. We will introduce fundamental international finance concepts: the determination of exchange rates, corporate governance, and tax impacts. We will review some of the international mechanisms available for managing risk such as futures, options, and swaps. The class will build upon key concepts in text book by discussing mini-cases and drawing from recent examples across the globe