ASSESSMENT 313LON – International Investment: AN ANALYSIS OF THE SAINSBURY INTO THE CHINESE MARKET

MODULE GUIDE – END OF MODULE ASSESSMENT
313LON – International Investment Analysis
Composition of module mark (including weighting of components)
100% Coursework as follows:
Individual presentation on implications of establishing abroad (30%)
End of Course Assessment is a Report (70%)
Pass requirements
Module Mark must be at least 40%
In modules with more than one component, there may normally be provision
for a compensation band to enable good performance on one component to
offset failure in another component. In such cases, the minimum mark required
is 35%.
Learning Outcomes
LO1. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the theories,
tools and instruments for making corporate financial decisions in
an international context.
LO2. Make informed investment decisions based on the outcome of
external and international environment analyses.
LO3. Appreciate the importance and potential uses of international
financial markets, and be able to apply this knowledge in business
situations.
LO4. Identify and understand the potential risks and uncertainties facing
firms that operate in the international environment and be to
suggest solutions and the financial tools that can be used to
minimise these problems.
Method of Assessment
The above intended learning outcomes will be assessed
as follows:
2,000 words end of course assessment to be submitted electronically
via Moodle (Turnitin) on – Implications of establishing abroad.
You will be expected to research and present a coherent report for an
existing UK based Multinational Enterprise (MNE) of your choice
(preferably the same company chosen for your mid-term assessment). The
corporation, which must be listed on the London Stock Exchange, wishes
to set up a new company or a subsidiary in one of the countries in your
mid-term presentation (again, preferably the same country). This
assignment is designed for you to build on and expand your research into
the company, country and industry you have chosen for your mid-term
assessment. Therefore, your report is expected to demonstrate
progression in your research and findings into the chosen MNE, country
and industry.
The report should critically evaluate and discuss:
1. The firm’s exposure to foreign exchange risks and their management;
2. The signals that specific Balance of Payment data can provide;
3. The differences in Corporate Governance between the UK and the
chosen Country; and
4. The additional sources of finance available to the firm in the
international capital market.
You are particularly encouraged to develop in depth international
investment analysis based on your chosen MNE, industry and country
that you have identified through the individual presentation for your midterm assignment.
Your report should also identify opportunities and risks that the MNE may
face when operating in an international environment, and find relevant tools
and solutions for minimising such risks.
Marking Rubric
You will be assessed on:

(i)Introduction5%

(ii)The firm’s exposure to foreign exchange risks
and their management25%

(iii)The signals that specific Balance of Payment
data can provide10%

(iv)The differences in Corporate Governance
between the UK and the chosen Country20%

(v)The additional sources of finance available to
the firm in the international capital market20%

(vi)Conclusion and recommendation10%

(vii)Sources and referencing5%

(viii)Professional writing style and layout5%

Total100%