This course covers the theory and practice of commercial banking from a financial-management perspective. It focuses on the dynamic and rapidly changing financial-services industry. It explores modern financial management decision-making and highlights the importance of adapting to change and creating value as the way for firms to succeed. Students will acquire skills in technology banking (e-money, e-banking and e-commerce) and risks and valuation, loans, management of liquidity reserves, investment portfolio, and sources of funds. Students develop skills in managing commercial banks through an understanding of bank objectives, functions, policies, organization and structure, and by evaluating different types of services and bank regulations.

4.5 Credit Hours