In an increasingly integrated world economic system, all the major economic functions, i.e., production, consumption and investment are taking on an increasingly transnational character. Reflecting this, financial marketplace is also becoming increasingly globalized. This trend is being facilitated by policies of increasing economic liberalization and deregulation, which governments all over the world are pursuing. Rapid advancement in communication and information technology has accelerated this process. In this global economic stage, an informed understanding of today’s corporate financial decision-making requires some background in international finance. It is essential for those who work for a Multinational Corporation to understand the international dimensions of financial management. This course is intended to introduce you to some of the key concepts in international finance and their applications to real world managerial decisions. In this context, one can look at this course as a logical extension of the traditional corporate finance course.