Commercial banking and finance
Ms Kathy Avram
6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First, second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisite: FIN1300
Objectives On completion of this subject a student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the different aspects of bank performance; appreciate the constraints placed on this by regulation; analyse the main risks faced by banks; assess the alternative approaches to measurement and management of these risks.
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 commercial banking environment; banking risks and capital adequacy; liquidity management; lending principles and policies; investment management.
Assessment Assignment (2000 words): 30%
* Examination (3 hours): 70%
* Students must obtain a minimum of 50% in the examination to be eligible
to pass this subject.
Prescribed texts
Shanmugan B and others Bank management Jacaranda Wiley, 1992
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