FIN 4370 - Mgt. of Financial Institutions

Institution:

Baylor University

Subject:

Description:

A study of the role of financial institutions as intermediaries between providers and users of investment funds, with emphasis on the financial management issues facing such institutions. Principal topics include the economic rationale for the existence of financial intermediaries, the major types of financial institutions, and the major areas of risk management including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and capital risk. Additionally, attention may be given to financial engineering as a management tool for financial institutions. Lectures and readings are augmented with group projects and/or cases.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baylor.edu

Phone Number:

(254) 710-1011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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