Course Topics
The main subject areas covered in the course are: financial institutions and intermediaries, financial crises and bank failure, central banking and monetary policy, management of financial institutions, bank regulation and supervision, structure and evolution of the banking industry, capital raising in banking, principles of bank accounting, and an introduction to sustainable banking and fintech and innovation in banking.

Teaching format
Background lectures, case study analysis (individual and small groups), case study class discussion, assignments.

Educational objectives
ILO (Intended Learning Outcomes) ILO 1 Knowledge and understanding ILO 1.1 Knowledge of the method of analysis for estimating present values and discount factors for estimating the cost of capital and valuation of bonds and shares ILO 1.2 Knowledge of medium and long-term financial forecasting methodologies and sensitivity analysis with simulation under uncertainty to manage risks in corporate and international finance ILO 1.3 knowledge and understanding of the international financial environment, multinational risk defence techniques and competitive strategies adopted by global banks ILO 2 Ability to apply knowledge and understanding ILO 2.1 ability to apply the main theories of capital, foreign exchange and commodity markets to actual observed data, including in the international context ILO 3 Making judgements ILO 3.1 perform a critical analysis of facts and situations to be dealt with ILO 3.2 choose the most appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis ILO 3.3 use logical reasoning to combine information and analytical methods, also using modern software packages, to arrive at a solution ILO 4 Learning ability ILO 4.1 analyse, critically process and integrate data, information and future experiences, also using advanced software

Assessment
Attending students: The course grade is based on a combination of: - Group presentation: case studies/scientific papers will be assigned at the beginning of the course to be completed in writing a report and giving a presentation; - Written exams; - Class participation. Non-attending students: - Final written exam.

Evaluation criteria
Attending students - Group Presentation: 30% - Written exam: 60% - Class Participation: 10% Non-attending students: - Final written exam (100%)