AFW2401 - Commercial banking and finance

Leader: Ms Kathy Avram

Offered

Malaysia First semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia 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 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%

Prerequisites

AFW1300