The objective of the banking and financial markets program is to provide additional study in the areas of financial management of commercial banks including the organization, operation, financing and functions of banks and certain related financial institutions.
This program is specifically designed for those students interested in pursuing careers in banking, bank regulatory agencies, or in related financial institutions, such as savings and loan associations, credit unions, sales and consumer finance companies, and government agencies.
Program Structure
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
| FNBK 3400 | Investment Principles and Practices | A study of the market for investment securities, an introduction to the field of security analysis, and selection and management of a portfolio of securities. |
| FNBK 3500 | Financial Markets | An overview of money and banking, monetary policy, and analysis of the operations of financial markets in a global context, as well as the evolving regulatory framework within which these markets operate. |
| FNBK 3650 | Commercial Banking Management | A study of the organization, structure and operation of commercial banks with an emphasis on the banking functions, competitive aspects and the nature and framework of regulation. |
| FNBK 3700 | International Financial Management | Application of basic principles and techniques of international financial management to the decision-making process of the multinational firm. The course covers the foreign exchange markets, management of the foreign exchange risk, international working capital management, and foreign portfolio and direct investment. Factors bearing on international financing and investment decisions, such as political risk and international taxation issues will be also examined. |
| FNBK 4150 | Intermediate Financial Management | Seeks to develop the student's ability to identify, analyze and solve integrative problems in management of business finance, including financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting decisions, long term financing, and leasing, through the use of prescribed readings, case studies and computer applications. |
Electives
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
| FNBK 3000 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | Seeks to develop students' understanding of the origin and derivation of accounting data, and their skills in employing the data for the purpose of financial analysis, reporting and valuation. |
| FNBK 3550 | Public Finance | Theories of taxation and principles of public expenditure. |
| FNBK 4500 | Special Problems in Finance | Individual investigation of specific problems in the fields of finance and banking |
| FNBK 4510 | Finance and Banking Internship | Students engage in part-time employment in their area of specialization to gain relevant business experience and to practice the skills and concepts learned in the classroom. Supplemental reports and/or reading may be required. |
| FNBK 4590 | Risk Management for Business Managers | An analysis of risk management techniques for handling the risk exposures most businesses face, including insurance, self insurance, risk control and risk avoidance, among others. |
| FNBK 4600 | Investment Risk Management | The course introduces students to the financial derivatives market, and the use (or abuse) of derivative instruments for risk management (or speculative) purposes. It employs computer applications to illustrate various hedging strategies with derivative instruments. |
| FNBK 4610 | Portfolio Management | This course will focus on modern development in portfolio management including efficient markets, stock selection, and hedging procedures. The main objective of this course is to prepare students for the management of financial resources through the development of skills necessary to make prudent investment decisions. |