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UNIVERSITY OF KENT
MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
1. Title of the module
Financial Institutions Management (CB8012)
2. School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module
Kent Business School
3. Start date of the module
2010 updated for 2013, updated for September 2015
4. The number of students expected to take the module
30
5. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
6. The level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M])
Level M
7. The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents
15 credits (7.5 ECTs)
8. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Autumn
9. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
None
10. The programmes of study to which the module contributes
MSc Financial Markets (optional)
MSc International Banking and Finance (compulsory)
11. The intended subject specific learning outcomes
11.1 / Knowledge, comprehension and understanding to evaluate a specific economy as a suitable market for commercial and investment bank, drawing on knowledge of range of commercial and investment banking services.11.2 / Knowledge, comprehension and understanding to account for change in the commercial and investment banking sector.
11.3 / Knowledge, comprehension, ability to critically analyse and synthesise of various concepts and principles centring the role and operations of universal banks.
11.4 / Knowledge, comprehension, ability to critically analyse and synthesise how conflicts of interest may lead to ethical dilemmas in investment banks.
11.5 / Knowledge, comprehension and understanding to assess factors which make the management of universal banks complex and problematic.
11.6 / Ability to assess the role of commercial and investment bank in acting on behalf of a client in a specific situation.
11.7 / Ability to use appropriate terminology relating to the banking industry with respect of their products, services, provisions, operations and advice.
11.8 / Ability to use appropriate professional and academic referencing and
bibliographies in writing about commercial and investment banks.
11.9 / Ability to write executive summary reports, technical reports and research papers and/or quality theses for post graduate research and publication in scholarly journals.
12. The intended generic learning outcomes
12.1 / Ability to develop and define complex argument and provide critical insights on the practical financial, business, institutional and policy problems of banking sector.12.2 / Ability to read, critically analyse and summarise transactions and economic events related to financial services providers such as both commercial and investment banks.
12.3 / Ability to apply numerical skills to solve numerical problems faced by financial institutions.
12.4 / Ability to read, critically analyse and evaluate, and summarize economic,
financial and business events relating to financial institutions.
12.5 / Ability to locate, extract, and analyse data from different sources, e.g. newspapers, library, internet, etc., to be presented in an appropriate format.
12.6 / Ability to plan and work independently using various learning resources.
12.7 / Ability to plan and work within groups, share ideas with each other and discuss the relevant issues/results by positively responding to constructive criticism.
12.8 / Ability to use information technology to acquire, analyse, and communicate effectively.
13. A synopsis of the curriculum
This module aims to develop the ability to critically analyse and synthesise banking operations and strategy, examining banks’ balance sheet operations with their need to balance liquidity, risk and return. The module also aims to enable an understanding of competitive strategies and the marketing of banking services and the implementation into the real business environment Theoretical models will be used to evaluate the rapidly evolving policy of retail, international and investment banking and to understand issues and problems related to banking operations and strategy in the context of contemporary challenges in the financial sectors like business ethics and sustainability of financial services.
For students who wish to consider career opportunities in the city of London or in international banking centres elsewhere in the world, a good knowledge of the kinds of services offered by the banks provides an invaluable background. By taking the perspective of the providers of financial services, the module provides a valuable broadening of issues covered in the market-focused modules, such as Financial Institutions and markets.
14. Indicative Reading List
· Bessis, J. (2010). Risk Management in Banking. 3rd edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
· Farquhar, J. D. and Meidan, A. (2010). Marketing Financial Services. 2nd edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
· Hempel, G. H. and Simonson, D. G. (2008). Bank Management. 6th edition. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
· Koch, T.W. and MacDonald, S.S. (2009) Bank Management. 7th edition. Mason, Ohio: South-Western Cengage Learning
· Saunders, A. and Cornett, M.M. (2011). Financial Institutions Management. 7th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill
15. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended module learning outcomes:
Hours / Subject LOs / Generic LOsLectures / 24 / 11.1 – 11.9 / 12.1 – 12.3
Seminars / 12 / 11.1 – 11.9 / 12.1-12.5, 12.7-12.8
Independent study / 114 / 11.1 – 11.9 / 12.1 – 12.6, 12.8
Total hours / 150
16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended module learning outcomes
Weighting / Subject LOs / Generic LOsExamination – 2 hour unseen / 60% / 11.1 – 11.8 / 12.1, 12.3, 12.4, 12.8
Individual Report –
Case study
2500 words / 40% / 11.1 – 11.9 / 12.1 – 12.8
The individual report will be in the form of a case study and students will be required to work with ‘real data’ from Bloomberg and BankScope.
17. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
A 3 hour teaching slot will be required per week
18. The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality legislation, and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need in its teaching. Within this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for students who have declared and discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for students with declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in consultation with the University’s disability/dyslexiasupport service, and specialist support will be provided where needed.
19. Campus(es) where module will be delivered:
Canterbury
SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
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Module Specification Template
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