AFW2401

Commercial banking and finance

(BUS)

6 points + First semester + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial + Prerequisite: AFW1300

Synopsis: An overview of commercial banking and an introduction to the concepts and issues involved in the decision-making processes of bank management. Topics include the commercial banking environment; banking risks and capital adequacy; liquidity management; lending principles and policies; investment management.

Assessment: Assignment: (approximately 2000 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%