Finanzen und Finanztechnologien

Course Objective

To provide students with theoretical knowledge about the international financial system, its structure, key participants, and functions; to explain the foreign exchange market, how exchange rates are formed, and their impact on national economies.

To develop skills in identifying sources of international financing, attracting foreign investments, and operating in global capital markets.

To study how international trade and financial operations influence economic processes.

To teach methods of identifying, evaluating, and managing financial risks related to international financial markets and operations.

To analyze the impact of national and international financial policies on economic growth and stability.

To understand the roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and other international financial institutions in the global economy.

To explain strategies for managing risks related to exchange rate fluctuations and the integration of national economies into the global financial system.

To introduce the use of modern technologies—such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and electronic payment systems—in international financial operations.

Course Tasks

To explain the structure, principles, and key components of the international financial system.

To teach how the foreign exchange market functions and how exchange rates are formed.

To provide understanding of currency exchange operations and methods for managing currency risks.

To explore the activities and roles of international financial institutions such as the IMF, World Bank, and European Central Bank in the global economy.

To describe the functioning of international capital markets, the use of financial instruments, and their importance at the corporate and state levels.

To develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in international finance, as well as the competencies needed to analyze and operate successfully in the global financial system.

Learning Outcomes

In terms of knowledge:

Students will understand global financial policies, their effects on national economies, and the principles of managing them. They will also gain knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, electronic payment systems, and their roles in international finance.

Students will be able to explain methods for attracting and effectively using international financial resources, and identify, assess, and minimize risks associated with international financial operations.

Students will acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international finance, develop the ability to analyze global financial processes, and gain the skills required for successful operation in international financial markets.

In terms of skills:

Students will develop a general understanding of evolving economic systems, their causes, and consequences.

They will form independent opinions and perspectives regarding trends in the modern economy and their outcomes.

They will be prepared as professional specialists in the financial sector and related industries.