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Syllabus format 2027
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Semester2027Winter
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CourseGlobal Corporate Finance
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Campus LocationJF Oberlin - Shinjuku Campus
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InstructorTBD
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Instructed only by foreign languages
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Instruction LanguageEnglish
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Active Learning included
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Active Learning TypeDiscussion, DebatesGroup workPresentation
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Flipped ClassroomPracticum/FieldworkExperience
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InvestigationMock classesPBLOthers
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Course DescriptionThis course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of corporate finance. It covers key topics such as financial statement analysis, time value of money, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and financial planning. Through case studies, practical exercises, and projects, students will develop the skills necessary to make informed financial decisions in a corporate setting. The course emphasizes both theoretical concepts and real-world applications, preparing students for careers in finance, management, and consulting.The course meets for a minimum of 45 hours per seven-week period. Students receive 4 Oberlin University credits for passing with a minimum grade of a D.
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Course ObjectivesBy the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of corporate finance and financial management.
- Analyze financial statements and evaluate a company’s financial health.
- Apply time value of money techniques to valuation problems.
- Conduct capital budgeting to evaluate investment opportunities.
- Calculate the cost of capital and understand its role in financial decision-making.
- Assess different capital structure and dividend policy decisions.
- Develop financial plans and forecasts for a corporation.
- Apply concepts to real-world financial decision-making through case studies and projects.
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Course Schedule　※Fill in according to the number of times the class is to be held.
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Date
Details
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1stWeek 1Introduction to Corporate Finance & Financial Statements
Lecture, case study discussion
Chapter 1: Multinational Financial Management: Opportunities and Challenges
Chapter 2: The International Monetary System
Chapter 3: The Balance of Payments
Chapter 4: Financial Goals and Corporate Governance
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2ndWeek 2Time Value of Money & Discounted Cash Flows
Exercises, quiz
Chapter 5: The Foreign Exchange Market
Chapter 6: International Parity Conditions

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3rdWeek 3Capital Budgeting Techniques
Case analysis, group discussion
Group Presentation
Chapter 17: Foreign Direct Investment & Political Risk
Chapter 18: Multinational Capital Budgeting & Cross-Border Acquisitions

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4thWeek 4Cost of Capital & Capital Structure
Problem sets, lecture
Chapter 13: The Global Cost and Availability of Capital
Chapter 14: Funding the Multinational Firm
Chapter 15: Multinational Tax Management
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5thWeek 5Dividend Policy & Financial Planning
Class discussion, exercises
Written Report
Chapter 16: International Trade Finance
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6thWeek 6Valuation Methods & Practical Applications
Case study analysis
Chapter 10: Transaction Exposure
Chapter 11: Translation Exposure
Chapter 12: Operating Exposure
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7thWeek 7Integration & Course Review
Student presentations
Final Exam & Presentations


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Supplementary Activities　※Fill in according to the number of times the class is to be held.
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Date
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1stWeek 1
Financial-statement comparison examining the performance and financial goals of a Japanese multinational corporation.
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2ndWeek 2
Currency-conversion and time-value-of-money exercise involving an international business transaction.
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3rdWeek 3
Cross-border capital-budgeting activity evaluating a proposed foreign investment and its political risks.
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4thWeek 4
Financing-strategy comparison examining the cost of capital and funding options available to a multinational company.
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5thWeek 5
Trade-finance and financial-planning scenario involving an international exporter.
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6thWeek 6
Foreign-exchange exposure analysis comparing transaction, translation, and operating risks.
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7thWeek 7
Final investment recommendation integrating valuation, risk, governance, and multinational financial strategy.
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Feedback MethodCritique and Commendary in class
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Provide feedback via email, etc.
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Correct and return tests and reports
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No feedbacks
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Others(Details=>)
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TextbookMultinational Business Finance, 15th edition (2020); Eiteman, Stonehill & Moffett
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Supplementary Reading
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Grading90-100 = A 80-89 = B 79-70 = C 60-69 = D 50 and below = F
Breakdown:
•Class Participation: 25%
•Attendance: 25%
•Presentations: 20%
•Reports & Examinations: 30%
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Contact with Instructor
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Courses taught by faculty with practical experience
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