ECON3008J Economics of Financial Institutions

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module focuses on management of financial institutions, focusing particularly on banks. Students are introduced to bank balance sheets and income statements and basic concepts such as the return on equity. Sources of risk in banking are discussed, including interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. We cover the rationale for regulation for banks and explain the main forms of banking regulation. Finally, the module focuses on some other types of financial institutions such as insurance companies and investment banks.



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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Following completion of the course, students will be familiar with most of the key concepts relating to financial institutions management. They will be in a position to understand and comment critically on a wide range of banking issues.


Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Tutorial

16
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

106
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
We will cover banking definitions and terms, as well as case studies, and tie this together in a formal economic model of the banking sector. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Quizzes and Midterms Unspecified n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

60
Examination: Comprehensive final examination. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

I will cover solutions to the midterm and to homework assignments.

Name Role
Ms Manvi Jindal Tutor
Ms Eva Shiel Tutor