Module Details

Module Code: FINA8009
Title: Banking & Financial Markets
Long Title: Banking & Financial Markets
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3430 - Banking, Finance and Investment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Analysis and discussion of key banking activities (inc. financial markets), risk management issues and controversies. The course content will be informed by an international perspective.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the role of financial institutions and assess the challenges they face.
LO2 Develop strategies for managing liquidity and solvency within regulatory frameworks.
LO3 Explain and quantify the different types of risk faced by financial institutions.
LO4 Develop strategies for risk mitigation by financial institutions.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
A module in financial management, finance or economics successfully taken at level 7.
 
Indicative Content
Banking Fundamentals
Financial intermediation / theories / benefits, role of banks, banks and other financial institutions, regulatory framework, current issues in banking, forces of change in banking. Types of banking / retail, corporate, investment banking. Role of central banks.
Liquidity & Solvency Risks
Balance sheet & income structure, bank performance and financial ratio analysis, asset liability management, liquidity management and reserves, capital adequacy management, off balance sheet activities, loan sales & securitisation.
Individual Bank and whole Market Risks
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk, Credit risk, interest rate risk, funding risk, counter-party risk, FX risk, market risk, and operational risk, capital risk and solvency, risk interaction.
Risk Management & Regulation
Managing risks. Corporate structure, diversification, risk management products including derivatives and structured products. Ratings Agencies
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
For example: create a poster to analyse a financial institution with a focus on liquidity and solvency issues and relevant risk management approaches. Include a commentary on why you choose this particular institution and what elements of its size/structure/market standing are of particular importance.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
For example: Following feedback on the poster created in week 8, update and present your poster.
Accompany this with a short report to critically analyse a financial institution with an emphasis on the future challenges faced and risk mitigation measures available.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Barbara Casu, Claudia Girardone, Philip Molyneux. (2021), Introduction to Banking, 3rd Edition. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292240336].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Glen Arnold. (2014), The Financial Times Guide to Banking, Financial Times/Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9780273791829].
  • Lawrence S. Ritter, William L. Silber, Gregory F. Udell. (2013), Principles of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, 12th Edition. Pearson, [ISBN: 9781292042046].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) 2 Elective
CR_BACCT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting 8 Group Elective 2