Dividends and International Finance

Overview

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Learn how corporations create shareholder value through strategic dividend policies and navigate the complexities of international finance. This course examines key profit distribution strategies, like stock splits and repurchases, alongside crucial global topics such as foreign exchange markets and capital budgeting for direct foreign investment. By the end of this course, you will be able to evaluate a firm's dividend policy and make informed recommendations on its international financial strategy.

Syllabus

Dividends and International Finance

In this course, we will explore dividend policies of organizations and international finance, key aspects of corporate finance, and global markets. We'll discuss how firms distribute profits to stockholders and analyze the impact of dividend policies on stock prices. Topics include stock dividends, stock splits, and stock repurchases. Additionally, we'll delve into the internationalization of business, foreign exchange markets, interest rate and purchasing parity, and capital budgeting for direct foreign investment.