Quantitative Research Methods for Banking

Code

BUSI4426

School

Business

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

Data Sources in banking; analysis of bank accounts and interpretation, dynamic modelling of financial ratios; estimation of economies of scale and X-efficiency; empirical estimation of market concentration; risk management modelling.

Target Students

Only available for MSc Banking and Finance students and MSc Exchange students.

Classes

• One 2-hour lecture each week for 9 weeks
• One 2-hour laboratory each week for 2 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% In Person Exam (2-hour): In-person exam. Reassessment of this module will be 100% 2-hour exam.

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
•    The dynamics of the global economy and international business &/or an awareness of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries &/or an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective.
•    Markets - the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services
•    Finance - the sources, uses and management of finance
•    The management of resources
•    The management of operations
•    Tools and techniques for transforming (big) data into useful information for business analysis and decision support
•    Communications and the comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools
•    Strategic risk management and issues of compliance
 

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
•    Being able to solve complex problems and make decisions: establish criteria, using appropriate decision-making techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems; and the ability to create, identify and evaluate options; the ability to implement and review decisions
•    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 report
 

Conveners

• Dr Aristeidis Dadoukis