Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
ECO-10027 Quantitative Methods 2
This module provides students with an understanding of the role played by international financial markets, banks and non-bank financial intermediaries in the financial system; of financial structure throughout the world; of how banks manage their assets and liabilities; of the regulatory environment in which banks operate; of central banking and the impact of monetary policy on international financial markets.
Aims
The module provides an introduction to the theory and practice of modern banking. It will provide students with an understanding of the specific role played by banks in a financial system, of the methods to manage the risks bank are exposed to, and of the regulatory environment in which banks operate.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Explain and assess the role of banks and non-bank financial intermediaries for modern economies: 1,2Analyse and explain the nature of financial fragility and banking crises: 1,2Explain and analyse the importance of bank regulation and the role of a central bank: 1,2Describe and critically evaluate the risks that banks are exposed to: 2
20 hours of lectures4 hours of tutorials73 hours of independent study25 hours for class preparation 25 hours for assignment preparation2 hours exam1 hour class test
Description of Module Assessment
1: Online Tasks weighted 30%50 minute class testOnline test based upon the first part of the module
2: Exam weighted 70%Take away examAssessment 2 is a take-away exam which will be available on KLE for 24-hours to answer and submit your answer via Turnitin File. Although students have been given significant time to complete this exam script, we expect most students to spend no more than 3 hours to complete and submit their answers via Turnitin (with a maximum of 2000 words). Answers should be as accurate and concise as possible.