Overview

An indicative list of topics may include but not be limited to: Money; Interest Rates; Bonds; Stocks; Financial Structure; Bank Management; Financial Crises; Central Banks; Monetary Policy; Banking Systems.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

-good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding Performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe how to manage banks, why banks are regulated and the role of financial innovation.

• Describe the importance of information in explaining how the financial system works.

• Exemplify how markets price financial products, such as, bonds and stocks.

• Explain why financial crises occur.

• Illustrate how financial structure affects how the financial system operates.

• Illustrate the features of banking systems across the globe.

• Understand and describe the role of central banks in managing monetary policy.