Research Methods for Banking
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI4425 | Business | 4 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BUSI4425
- School
- Business
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Analysing bank data and bank data sources; understanding bank modelling theory; estimating Asset Scale Bank Economies and Share equations (clustering).
Target Students
Only available for MSc Banking and Finance students and MSc Exchange students.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour laboratory each week for 3 weeks
This module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and laboratory sessions.
Assessment
- 50% Group Coursework: 2,500 words. Reassessment of this module will be 100% 2-hour exam.
- 50% Exam (2-hour): In person exam. Reassessment of this module will be 100% 2-hour exam.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with skills in bank data collection and management.To familiarise students with the key econometric techniques for panel data analysis in banking.To introduce students to bank benchmarking techniques. To provide advanced skills in support of successful completion of the dissertation research project.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
• Tools and techniques for transforming (big) data into useful information for business analysis and decision support
Intellectual Skills:
This module develops:
• Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
• Using information and knowledge effectively in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge, including the use of quantitative skills
Professional Practical Skills:
This module develops:
• The ability to conduct research and enquiry into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, the collection and analysis of qualitative data, synthesis and reporting
• Effective performance within team environments and the ability to recognise and utilise individuals' contributions in group processes and to negotiate and persuade or influence others; team selection, delegation, development and management.
• Leadership and performance management: selecting appropriate leadership style for different situations; setting objectives, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring
Transferable (key) Skills:
This module develops:
• Effective communication: networking, listening, oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
• High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; conflict resolution, displaying commercial acumen, the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience