Financial Institutions (BS0075)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MSE-P-BS0075

This course is aimed at those who have a good grasp of the role of the financial sector in a modern economy, but who do not have detailed knowledge of the different types of financial institution. The course focuses on the reasons for, and the roles played by, different types of financial institution, and the challenges and opportunities thrown up by deregulation, consolidation, demographic and technical change, channel proliferation, non-traditional entrants, etc. Course members should gain a working knowledge of how the different institutions operate, how they make money, the challenges which they face and the major public policy issues associated with them. Reading the FT and the Economist and being prepared to present and discuss case studies and to participate in discussion of recent events are important elements of the course.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : PGs Only

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 5 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 30 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the role and function of financial institutions and be familiar with some of the challenges currently facing the sectorAt the end of the course students should:
-Understand the functions and the role of different types of institutions;
-Know the main issues that currently affect them;
-Understand the pressures for change in financial services;
-Be aware of the role of regulators, the impact of regulatory failure and the impact of deregulation.

Assessment Information

75% of the marks are awarded to project work, and 25% to the group presentation. A number of project topics will be disclosed at the end of the course.Maximum project length is 3000 words.