Bank Financial Management (incorporating Banking Finance and Development)  Short Courses

The Bank Financial Management short course focuses on the significance of banks in an economy, their purpose and their management. The course considers banks in relation to other financial institutions and financial markets domestically and internationally.

The Bank Financial Management course syllabus includes discussion on banks' off-balance sheet activities, asset securitisation and the use of derivatives for risk management.

The Bank Financial Management course 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.
 

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Thursday 6 October 2011 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £330.00 CE1948 Apply Now
Thursday 19 January 2012 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £330.00 CE1948 Apply Now
Thursday 26 April 2012 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £330.00 CE1948 Apply Now

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, and a Treasury Consultant.

Eligibility

  • Prior level of knowledge: none
  • Should have an interest in banking, finance, and economics

English Requirements

Applicants of this Bank Financial Management course must be proficient in written and spoken English.

What will I learn?

You will learn to:

  • Outline the basic concepts of money and financial systems in an economy
  • Describe the nature of financial instruments, institutions, and markets
  • Describe the role of banks and understand their asset and liability composition
  • Analyse the financial performance of banks using key ratios
  • Appreciate some of the financial risks banks face and how they are managed
  • Understand 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.

Recommended Reading

No prior reading is necessary

The following books may prove useful:

Heffernan, S. (2005), Modern Banking

Buckle, M. and Thompson, J. (2004), The UK Financial System

Casu, B; Girardone, C; Molyneux, P; (2006); Introduction to banking

Howells, P and Bain, K (2005), The economics of money, banking and finance

Howells, P and Bain, K (2007), Financial markets and institutions

De Haan, J; Oosterloo, S; Schoenmaker, D; (2009); European financial markets and institutions

Hubbard, G; (2005); Money the financial system and the economy

Saunders, T, Cornett, M; (2009); Financial markets and institutions

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).

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