FIN4813 International Finance Assessment Brief 2026 | Middlesex University Dubai

FIN4813 Assessment Brief

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, successful students will be able to:

LO1 - demonstrate a systematic understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of international finance;

LO2 - critically appreciate the organisational structure and operational mechanism of foreign exchange market;

LO3 - critically assess the various types of financial risks such as interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk etc.;

LO4 - evaluate applications of various financial derivative instruments ;

LO5 - analyse the emerging trend in Islamic financial system and the role of Islamic financial products and services in the international financial landscape

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment is completed during your year of study and provides the opportunity to evaluate your progress with your learning. Formative assessments help show you and us that you are learning and understanding the material covered in this course and allow us to monitor your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes for the module. Although formative assessments do not directly contribute to the overall module mark, they do provide an important opportunity to receive feedback on your learning.

Summative Assessment

Summative assessment is used to check the level of learning at the end of the course. It is summative because it is based on accumulated learning during the course. The point is to ensure that students have met the learning outcomes for the course and are at the appropriate level. It is the summative assessment that determines the grade that you are awarded for the module. To pass the module, students must achieve a minimum of 40% in each major component of assessment and a minimum of 40% in total.

The table below specifies the associated deadlines: