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![]() | 2013/4 |
![]() | School of Management |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Semester 1 |
![]() | CW 25%, EX 75% |
![]() | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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![]() | Aims: The aim of this unit is to provide students with an introduction to the theory of banking. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit, the student should be able to: * analyze the competition between banks; * evaluate the lending contract between banks and their customers; * assess the susceptibility of banks to financial fragility; * analyze the conflicts of interest between customers and banks. Skills: Intellectual Skills * the facility to apply subject-specific knowledge into a range of complex situations; TFA * a critical awareness of current issues and frameworks in finance; F * the ability to acquire and analyse data, information and situations; to evaluate relevance and validity, and to synthesise it in the context of finance problems; FA * an understanding of appropriate research and methodological techniques that allow detailed investigation of problems and ability to use these skills to produce professional and critical reports. A Professional Practical Skills * evaluate the current standing of theories and empirical evidence and suggest improvements for the operation of investment banks; TFA * operate effectively both independently as well as within teams and assume leadership roles where appropriate; FA * be self-directed and able to act autonomously in planning and implementing. F Transferable/Key Skills * ability to conduct in-depth research into finance problems. FA Personal/Interpersonal * the facility to communicate including presenting and marketing themselves and their ideas. FA Content: Optimal lending contracts, competition between banks, systemic risks, investment banking, relationship banking. |
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MN50328 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:School of Management
MN50328 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Economics
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