Key words
financial economics, banking
Objectives
Introducing the students to the basic principles of banking
Topics
- The economic function of a bank
- The products of banks
- The risks of banks
- Facts and figures about the Belgian banking sector: number of banks, number of personnel, products, balance sheets, return indicators, ...
- Developments and recent trends in Belgian and international banking sector
- The assets and liabilities items on the balance sheet of a bank
- The financial analysis of a bank
Prerequisites
Introductory course in economics
Final Objectives
- Solid knowledge about the working of a bank
- Insight in the mail function of an bank in the economic system
Materials used
Teacher's text and slides
Study costs
Cost : -
Study guidance
Students can ask questions to the teacher :
- Before, during or after het lesson
- During office hours
- Via mail to the teacher
- Via a discussion forum on blackboard
Teaching Methods
Ex-cathedra
Assessment
Paper + written exam
Lecturer(s)
Jos MEIR
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