UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION
Confidential

Course Code

FIN323

Course Name
(English)

FINANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE APPROVED

Course Name (Malay)

KEWANGAN PERDAGANGAN ANTARABANGSA

MQF Level

4 - Diploma

SLT

120 Hours
Equivalent to 3 Credits
Face to Face: 42 Hours
Non Face to Face: 0 Hours
Student Preparation Time: 78 Hours

Pre-Requisite
Courses

No module recommendations

Co-requisite Courses

No co-requisite Courses listed

Equivalent Courses

No equivalent Courses listed

Faculty Name : FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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Start Year : 2014

Review Year : 2018

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. To explain the concept and operations of international trade settlement, finance and foreign exchange. ( C1 A1 P1 )
2. To illustrate the theoretical and practical aspects related to the international trade. ( C2 A2 P2 )
3. To recognize the current issues and development in international trade of financing. ( C3 P3 A3 )

Course Description
The course examines the international aspect of finance, balance of payments, documents involve in international trade,
foreign exchange and other financing methods at international level.
Syllabus Content
1. Introduction
1.1 Understand the importance of international trade
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of international trade
1.3 Risks in international trade
1.4 Understanding trade block
2. Balance of Payment
2.1 Items in the Balance of Payments (BOP)
2.2 The importance and uses of BOP
2.3 Methods to rectify deficit Balance of Payment
3. Terms and documents in international trade
3.1 Incoterm
3.2 UCP600 and URC522
3.3 Financial documents
3.4 Non-financial documents (insurance, transport, commercial and others)
4. Settlement of International Trade
4.1 Open account
4.2 Payment in advance
4.3 Consignment method
4.4 Counter trade
4.5 Bilateral payment arrangement (BPA)
4.6 Documentary collection
4.7 Documentary credit
5. International Trade Financing
5.1 Shipping guarantee
5.2 Banker acceptance
5.3 Export credit financing
6. Export Credit Insurance
6.1 Function of EXIM Bank
6.2 Types of facilities
6.3 Risk covered and not covered
6.4 Benefits of taking insurance coverage from EXIM Bank

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7. Foreign Exchange Market

7.1 History of international monetary system
7.2 Overview of the foreign exchange market
7.3 Role of central bank in foreign exchange market
7.4 Determinants of foreign exchange rate
7.5 Foreign exchange risks measures to overcome the risk
7.6 Spot and forward markets
7.7 Calculation and conversion of foreign currencies
8. International Trade Related Topic
8.1 Bank Negara Malaysia exchange control notice
8.2 Offshore banking
8.3 International financial institutions and organizations
8.4 Eurocurrency market
Teaching Methodologies
Lectures
Tutorial
Assessment
Continuous
Assessment:

40.00%
Assignment - 10%
Quiz - 5%
Quiz - 5%
Test - 10%
Test - 10%

Final Assessment:

60.00%
Final Examination - 60%
Duration : 180 minutes

Transferable Skills
Reflective learner Adaptable
Recommended Text
A Darnailu @ Naedu, Introduction to International Trade Finance, IBBM
Madura, Jeff , International Financial Management, Southern Western Publishing
Shapiro, C. Alan, Foundation of Multinational Financial Managem, Prentice Hall
References

1. Simon Tan, Study Manual-Treasury, IBBM

2. , UCP600
3. , URC522
4. , Incoterm
5. Abdul Latif Abdul Rahim, Documentary Credits in International Trade
6. Watson, Finance of International Trade, Institute of Financial services

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES - SOFT SKILLS LEARNING OUTCOMES RELATIONSHIP MATRIX
COURSE CODE

FIN323

FACULTY / ACADEMY

FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH)

FINANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

CREDIT UNIT

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY)

KEWANGAN PERDAGANGAN ANTARABANGSA

RESOURCE PERSON

SIBLEY B DADING

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO1

To explain the concept and

operations of international trade
settlement, finance and foreign
exchange.
( C1 , A1 , P1 )

CLO2

To illustrate the theoretical and

practical aspects related to the
international trade.
( A2 , C2 , P2 )

CLO3

To recognize the current issues

and development in international
trade of financing.
( A3 , C3 , P3 )

Achievement of MOHE Learning Outcomes

LO1

LO2

LO3

LO4

LO5

LO6

LO7

Achievement of Soft Skills Learning Outcomes

LO8

LO9

SS1

SS2

SS3

SS4

SS5

SS6

SS7

MinistryofEducationLearningOutcomes
i. Knowledge
ii. Practical Skills
iii. Thinking and Scientific Skills
iv. Communication Skills
v. Social skills, Teamwork and Responsibilities
vi. Values, Ethics, Moral and Professionalism
vii. Information Management and Life Long Learning
viii. Management and Entrepreneurship
ix. Leadership Skills

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SoftSkillsLearningOutcomes
i. Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills
ii. Communication Skills
iii. Team Skills
iv. Ethics & Moral Professionalism
v. Life-long Learning & Information Management
vi. Entrepreneurial Skills
vii. Leadership Skills

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Review Year : 2018

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES - TAXONOMY LEVELS

COURSE CODE

FIN323

FACULTY / ACADEMY

FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH)

FINANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

CREDIT UNIT

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY)

KEWANGAN PERDAGANGAN ANTARABANGSA

RESOURCE PERSON

SIBLEY B DADING

COGNITIVE

PSYCHOMOTOR

AFFECTIVE

COURSE OUTCOMES
C1

To explain the concept and operations of

international trade settlement, finance and
foreign exchange.
( C1 , A1 , P1 )

To illustrate the theoretical and practical

aspects related to the international trade.
( A2 , C2 , P2 )

To recognize the current issues and

development in international trade of
financing.
( A3 , C3 , P3 )

C2

C3

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C4

C5

C6

P1

P2

P3

P5

P6

P7

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

P4

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COURSE OUTCOMES
COURSE CODE

FIN323

FACULTY / ACADEMY

FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

COURSE NAME (IN ENGLISH)

FINANCE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

CREDIT UNIT

COURSE NAME (IN MALAY)

KEWANGAN PERDAGANGAN ANTARABANGSA

RESOURCE PERSON

SIBLEY B DADING

ACHIEVEMENT OF MOE LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
LO1

To explain the concept and operations of

international trade settlement, finance and
foreign exchange.

LO2

LO3

LO4

LO5

LO6

LO7

LO8

Lecture
Test

Test
Test
Quiz
Quiz
Assignment
Final Examination

Lecture
Test

Test
Test
Quiz
Quiz
Assignment
Final Examination

Lecture

Test
Quiz
Quiz
Assignment
Final Examination

To illustrate the theoretical and practical

aspects related to the international trade.
2

To recognize the current issues and

development in international trade of financing.
3

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ASSESSMENT

LO9

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Review Year : 2018