FI5310 Banking and Finance

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Curricular information may be subject to change

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not available as an optional module for any programme.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr M F Lukas

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Anna Sobiech

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and a rigorous background in the mainstream areas of modern banking and finance. To accomplish the objective, students will be introduced to theories, business models and structure of commercial banking and finance. Following this, students will be acquainted to the issues associated with lending and borrowing.

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

10x 2hr lecture; 10x1hr tutorial

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

170

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

understand concepts and macroeconomics of commercial banks
To assess the microeconomics of banking products as well as their underlying risks
to understand the role of banks in the economy as delegated monitors and liquidity providers.
to be acquainted to the issues associated with lending and borrowing such as credit rationing and debt overhang