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Curricular information may be subject to change.

MN5310 Banking and Finance

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not available as an optional module for any programme.

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and a rigorous background in the mainstream areas of modern banking and finance. To accomplish the objective, students will be introduced to theories, business models and structure of commercial banking and finance. Following this, students will be acquainted to the issues associated with lending and borrowing.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 x 2-hour lectures and 1 x 1-hour seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr A L Sobiech
Module teaching staff: Dr Anna Sobiech
Module coordinator email als23@st-andrews.ac.uk