Finance and banking ERASMUS>EKO23

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the structure and functioning of the financial system, with a focus on banking institutions. Students gain knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, and monetary policy operations.

CONTENT:
1. Overview of financial systems.
2. Commercial and central banking.
3. Credit and lending practices.
4. Risk and liquidity management.
5. Regulatory framework.
6. Payment systems and digital banking.
7. Case studies.
8. Final test.

Goals and objectives:
1. Gain practical insight into financial and banking sectors;
2. Learn risk management techniques;
3. Understand monetary mechanisms and regulation.

Learning outcomes and assessment:
- Understands banking functions – quizzes
- Analyzes financial products – presentations
- Solves banking problems – exercises
- Applies theory in financial scenarios – exam

Evaluation criteria:
Class participation – 10%
Tests and assignments – 20%
Exam – 70%