Banking and insurance [EFASM404]
- 5 credits
- 30h
- 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeacher: Bernal Diaz Oscar
Objectives
To familiarise students with the functioning of banks and insurance companies in particular and their role in the financial system.
Content
The course focuses on the role of banks and insurance companies in financial intermediation. As such, the course is divided into 4 parts: 1- Role of financial intermediation in the economic system 2- Specificities of banks and insurance companies mainly 3- Financial regulation of banks 4- Management principles for financial institutions
Teaching methods
The course is based on: 1- Oral presentations, supported by PowerPoint slides made available to students on Webcampus 2- Readings of scientific articles allowing to deepen the different themes approached during the course.
Evaluations
The evaluation will be done through an oral exam (80% of the final grade) as well as a case study (20% of the final grade) to be carried out individually or in groups of maximum 3 students and dealing with one of the compulsory readings of the course.
Recommended readings
Money, Banking and Financial Markets, F. Mishkin
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales et de gestionRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
