Assessment: 100% Continuous Assessment.
FINA2014
In this course, learners will learn about the structure of banks and financial institutions, and the special economic and social function of banks in economies. Learners will study the principles of effective regulation and supervision; their implementation at an international level, and the numerous challenges faced by regulators and supervisors. Learners will also review the causes of the financial crisis, and the global financial markets’ response as evident in the regulatory reform of financial law.
FINA2015
In this course, students will learn what constitute financial criminal acts, and the principles of an effective compliance and risk management framework in mitigating the spectrum of compliance risks that arise within financial institutions. Students will also learn to analyse these risks and the factors that give rise to them; and assess financial institutions’ cost of non-compliance based on the prevailing legal and regulatory framework. This course is also designed to equip students with the knowledge and ability necessary to deal with daily challenges which arise in business practices, the regulatory and reporting requirements that must be met, and the cost of non- compliance as evidenced by the fines and sanctions applicable.
FINA2016
Marketing is defined as all activities conducted to prepare for sales. Sales is described as all activities required to close the deal. The course aims to equip students with a basic understanding of the roles of marketing and sales in modern financial organizations. A comprehensive understanding of the wants and needs of customers will lead to the development of a combined marketing and sales plan designed to help ensure that the organization achieves its strategic objectives. Additionally, the course will examine strategic choices for banks in the digital age as well as global marketing and sales trends for the banking industry.
FINA3006
This course is designed to equip students with an understanding of the roles that Trusts, and Corporate Law
play in modern financial markets, particularly regarding corporations’ fiduciary and governance roles in ensuring corporate independence and accountability. Students will be introduced to the fiduciary roles of trustees, their obligations, rights, limitations, and immunities in varying financial transactions; and the case laws that set precedence in legal issues. Students will also learn about the formation of corporations, corporate control, corporate governance in corporations and the impact on financial markets and society; and will discuss and examine the impact that a lack of governance plays in financial crises. Throughout the course students will be expected to demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical issues, using case laws where relevant to support their arguments.
