The course provides an overview of the theory and practice of banking. Key topics include the meaning of banking, different types of banks, diversification of banking activities, bank structure and regulation in developed and emerging economies, and financial crises. This course is to develop an understanding of the basic principles of international banking; an ability to successfully apply analytical decision making skills and solve problems; and an appreciation for the relevance of banking theory and its linkage with practice.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Recognize the meaning of banking and describe different types of banks.
CILO-2: Illustrate the diversification of banking activities, bank structure and regulation in developed and emerging economies.
CILO-3: Describe and explain the basic principles of international banking and discuss international banking problems.
CILO-4: Develop the skill to discover the international banking issues in the real world, to critically discuss the problems and validate their own opinions with solid empirical evidences.