This course is structured around the microeconomic problems of financial management of banking firms. It focuses on decision making and offers a unique approach to understanding commercial bank management. Topics to be covered include banking trends and competition, performance analysis, liquidity planning, interest rate risk management, credit risk analysis, cost of funds, and capital management. Both domestic and international banking activities will be examined. The objective of this course is to provide the student with the conceptual framework necessary to analyze and comprehend the current problems confronting managers of commercial.

CILO-1: Gain necessary analytical frameworks used in bank management. CILO-2: Have developed a comprehensive understanding of the current problems confronting managers of commercial banks. CILO-3: Develop the analytical, communication and teamwork skills required to work in banking.