AFF2401 - Commercial banking and finance

Leader: Dr Shrimal Perera

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)

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.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• identify the main risks faced by banks and assess alternative approaches to measurement and management of these risks;
• assess different aspects of bank performance;
• explain the prudential framework under which Australian banks operate;
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with commercial banking and finance.

Assessment

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

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

AFF1300