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Бакалавриат 2020/2021

Принципы банковского дела и финансов

Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для расширения кругозора и разностороннего развития»
Направление: 38.03.05. Бизнес-информатика
Когда читается: 2-й курс, 3, 4 модуль
Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса
Язык: английский
Кредиты: 4
Контактные часы: 40

Course Syllabus

Abstract

"Principles of Banking and Finance" is an introductory one-semester course for second-year undergraduate students. The course is taught in English. The approach of the course is analytical and emphasizes the link between microeconomics and banking and finance. The first part of the course is devoted to the principles of finance. It covers the essentials of capital budgeting and securities valuation. The second part deals with the principles of banking. It discusses the role and rationale of financial intermediation in the economy and the standard tools of risk management for financial institutions. Course prerequisites Basic knowledge of micro/ macroeconomics and calculus/statistics is required. The course itself provides a basis (and thus serves as a prerequisite) for more advanced courses in banking and finance such as Asset Pricing and Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, etc.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The course provides students with foundational analytical and institutional knowledge in banking and finance.
  • Students should be able to discuss the main theoretical and empirical drivers of financial and real asset valuation. Students are also expected to acquire general knowledge about standard financial assets.
  • Students should also be able to explain the role and origins of financial intermediaries and the methods used by banks to manage various types of risk.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • The understanding of the role played by a financial system in an economy
  • Outline of the structure of financial systems, nature of financial securities, types of financial intermediaries, the structure of financial markets
  • Knowledge of the economic rationale and technical aspects of real projects' valuation techniques.
  • Knowledge of debt instruments classifications and techniques used for bond valuation.
  • Knowledge of techniques used for stock valuation
  • Understand why financial intermediaries exist and discuss the role of transaction costs and information asymmetry theories in providing an economic justification
  • Discuss the main types of risks faced by banks, and use the main techniques employed by banks to manage their risks.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Introduction
    Course overview. Overview of the financial system.
  • Financial markets and instruments
    Functions of the financial system. Types of financial intermediaries. Financial instruments (debt, equity, derivatives). Market structures (OTC vs centralized exchanges, primary vs secondary markets, etc.). Money and Capital Markets.
  • Capital Budgeting and Valuation
    Methods of project valuation. Cash Flows. Concepts of present value and opportunity cost of capital. NPV, IRR, Payback period.
  • Valuation of Fixed-Income Securities
    Coupon and Discount Bonds. Annuities and Perpetuities. Yield Curve. Term Structure Theories. Corporate bonds.
  • Stock valuation
    Valuation of Stocks: Fair Price. DCF Models. Gordon Growth Model.
  • Role of financial intermediation
    Main reasons for the existence of financial intermediaries and key economic theories
  • Risk management and internal control in banks
    Asset-side and liability-side liquidity risks. Interest rate risk. Credit risk. Market risk. Operational risk.
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Home assignment
  • non-blocking Classwork
  • non-blocking Spring written control papers
    Examination format: The exam is taken written. The platform: The exam is taken on Ms Teams platform. Students are required to join a session 15 minutes before the beginning. The computers must meet the following technical requirements: https://docs.microsoft.com/ru-ru/microsoftteams/hardware-requirements-for-the-teams-app A student is supposed to follow the requirements below: Check your computer for compliance with technical requirements no later than 5 days before the exam; Sign in with your corporate account (@edu.hse.ru); Check your microphone, speakers or headphones, webcam, Internet connection (we recommend connecting your computer to the network with a cable, if possible); Prepare the necessary writing equipment, such as pens, pencils, pieces of paper, and others. Disable applications on the computer's task other than the MS Teams application or the browser that will be used to log in to the MS Teams platform. Students are not allowed to: Turn off the video camera; Use notes, textbooks, and other educational materials; Leave the place where the exam task is taken (go beyond the camera's viewing angle); Look away from your computer screen or desktop; Use smart gadgets (smartphone, tablet, etc.) Involve outsiders for help during the exam, talk to outsiders during the examination tasks; Read tasks out loud; Interact with other students. Students are allowed to: Write on a piece of paper, use a pen for making notes and calculations; Use a calculator; Turn on the microphone to answer the teacher’s questions; Ask a teacher for additional information related to understanding the exam task. Connection failures: A short-term communication failure during the exam is considered to be the loss of a student's network connection with the MS Teams platform for no longer than 1 minute. A long-term communication failure during the exam is considered to be the loss of a student's network connection with the MS Teams platform for longer than 1 minute. A student cannot continue to participate in the exam, if there is a long-term communication failure appeared. The retake procedure is similar to the exam procedure. In case of long-term communication failure in the MS Teams platform during the examination task, the student must notify the teacher, record the fact of loss of connection with the platform (screenshot, a response from the Internet provider). Then contact the manager of a program with an explanatory note about the incident to decide on retaking the exam.
  • non-blocking Final written examination
    Examination format: The exam is taken written. The platform: The exam is taken on Ms Teams platform. Students are required to join a session 15 minutes before the beginning. The computers must meet the following technical requirements: https://docs.microsoft.com/ru-ru/microsoftteams/hardware-requirements-for-the-teams-app A student is supposed to follow the requirements below: Check your computer for compliance with technical requirements no later than 5 days before the exam; Sign in with your corporate account (@edu.hse.ru); Check your microphone, speakers or headphones, webcam, Internet connection (we recommend connecting your computer to the network with a cable, if possible); Prepare the necessary writing equipment, such as pens, pencils, pieces of paper, and others. Disable applications on the computer's task other than the MS Teams application or the browser that will be used to log in to the MS Teams platform. Students are not allowed to: Turn off the video camera; Use notes, textbooks, and other educational materials; Leave the place where the exam task is taken (go beyond the camera's viewing angle); Look away from your computer screen or desktop; Use smart gadgets (smartphone, tablet, etc.) Involve outsiders for help during the exam, talk to outsiders during the examination tasks; Read tasks out loud; Interact with other students. Students are allowed to: Write on a piece of paper, use a pen for making notes and calculations; Use a calculator; Turn on the microphone to answer the teacher’s questions; Ask a teacher for additional information related to understanding the exam task. Connection failures: A short-term communication failure during the exam is considered to be the loss of a student's network connection with the MS Teams platform for no longer than 1 minute. A long-term communication failure during the exam is considered to be the loss of a student's network connection with the MS Teams platform for longer than 1 minute. A student cannot continue to participate in the exam, if there is a long-term communication failure appeared. The retake procedure is similar to the exam procedure. In case of long-term communication failure in the MS Teams platform during the examination task, the student must notify the teacher, record the fact of loss of connection with the platform (screenshot, a response from the Internet provider). Then contact the manager of a program with an explanatory note about the incident to decide on retaking the exam.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (4 module)
    0.2 * Classwork + 0.4 * Final written examination + 0.2 * Home assignment + 0.2 * Spring written control papers
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Corporate finance, Berk, J., 2007
  • Financial institutions management : a risk management approach, Saunders, A., 2018
  • Financial markets and institutions, Mishkin, F. S., 2018

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Comparing financial systems, Allen, F., 2001
  • Principles of corporate finance, Brealey, R. A., 2008