Modiwl HMB-2501:
Banks and Financial Markets
Banks and Financial Markets 2023-24
HMB-2501
2023-24
Bangor Business School
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Debbie Gilliland
Overview
An indicative list of topics may include but not be limited to: Money; Interest Rates; Bonds; Stocks; Exchange Rates; Financial Structure; Banks; Central Banks; Monetary Policy.
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.
-satisfactory -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.
-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%+): 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.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse how banks are managed and compare and contrast their performance.
- Critically evaluate the role of central banks in the management of monetary policy.
- Critically review the role of banks in the economy and the rationale for their regulation.
- Distinguish between direct finance and indirect finance and clarify how financial structure affects the operation of the financial system.
- Explain how markets price financial products, such as, bonds, stocks and the exchange rate.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Multiple Choice Test Students answer 50 questions in 75 minutes. The test will be administered through Blackboard. Students can take the test three times and receive the higher of the three marks.
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Multiple Choice Questionnaire Students answer 50 questions in 75 minutes. The test will be administered through Blackboard. Students can take the test three times and receive the higher of the three marks
Weighting
50%