Bank Financial Management (Incorporating Banking Finance and Development)
City, University of London
Summary
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Overview
This short course focuses on the significance of banks in an economy, their purpose and their management.
It considers banks in relation to other financial institutions and financial markets, domestically and internationally.
The evening classes include discussion on banks' off balance sheet activities, asset securitisation and the use of derivatives for risk management.
It also considers the financial development of economies from a barter system to the current complex international system based on money, and analyses the cause and solution to the current global financial crisis.
Tutor Info
Dr Permjit Singh is a qualified corporate treasurer and has held various positions in treasury management for financial services companies, including Head of Treasury.
Permjit has a degree in biochemistry from Warwick University and a PhD in finance from Reading University.
He has devised, prepared and taught corporate finance courses at various universities and business schools, and is currently a visiting lecturer at City University London and a Treasury Consultant.
Eligibility
- Prior level of knowledge: none
- Should have an interest in banking, finance, and economics
English Requirements
Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Description
What will I learn?
The Bank Financial Management short course is the ideal introduction to a wide range of subjects in the industry. The course will cover:
- Outlining the basic concepts of money and financial systems in an economy;
- Describing the nature of financial instruments, institutions and markets;
- Describing the role of banks and understand their asset and liability composition;
- Analysing the financial performance of banks using key ratios;
- Appreciating some of the financial risks banks face and how they are managed;
- Understanding the nature and causes of bank and financial system failure.
Teaching and Assessment
Handouts of Powerpoint class notes will be provided.
An informal one hour multiple choice test at the end of the course will be given to test individual understanding and progress.
Classroom tuition will be complemented by group discussion of topical news of the City, economics, or global financial markets.
Career Outcome
This course can provide a useful introduction to a broad range of financial issues relevant to a career in banking, e.g., as an analyst, dealing with commercial customers, or managing the bank's finances (such as its treasury).
There are several additional courses related to banking and management that you may be also interested in enrolling in after. You can learn more about our full range of short courses here. Our International Finance short course maybe of particular interest for anyone with a specific interest in international economics and banking.
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