BANKING AND FINANCE (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II ECO102 1 2 3+0 3.0 7.0


CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Comprehend the fundamental concepts and theories of Banking & Finance. X
2 Analyze financial statements of banks and financial institutions, evaluate their performance, and make recommendations for corrective action. Analyze and select the most appropriate short and long-term securities for investment portfolios and for financing and also the most profitable real investment alternatives for sound capital budgeting decisions. X
3 Utilize interest rate concepts/theories, asset pricing, and security valuation models for sound financial decision-making in the financial sector. X
4 Apply credit analysis for the evaluation of commercial and consumer loan applications. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Comprehend the role of banks and financial institutions within the national/global economic systems. X
2 Develop leadership traits and behavior as managers within the organization. X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Build the essential analytical and computer skills for the management of banks and financial institutions. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Review and analyze various cases, scenarios, or actual situations independently and make sound decisions. X
2 Demonstrate ability for effective and reasonable team membership and collaboration. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Understand financial, economic, legal, and social issues at both local and global levels. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Establish strong social relationships within the organization and across all the stakeholders in the society. X
2 Speak and write English for effective professional communication. X
3 Communicate actively and constantly with other banking & finance professionals. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Understand and evaluate ethical issues internal and external to the organization and act in accordance with ethical values deemed appropriate by the profession. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High