FIN268 : Financial institutions

Department

Department of Financing and Banking

Academic Program

Bachelor in Finance and banking

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

FIN266

Overview

The course is concerned with identifying the concept of financial institutions, as well as identifying the role and characteristics of financial institutions and their types, in addition to identifying the problems that these institutions suffer from.

Intended learning outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding:

  • The student should be able to understand the theories and scientific principles in financial institutions.
  • The student should be aware of and follow the latest changes and scientific developments used in the development of modern financial institutions.
  • To familiarize the student with the foundations, principles and scientific steps used in financial institutions.

B. Mental skills:

  • The student should be able to understand and use modern theories and knowledge and their applications in financial institutions.
  • The student should be able to think and innovate mentally and keep abreast of scientific developments in financial institutions.
  • That the student be able to study the problems facing financial institutions and draw conclusions and make recommendations in this regard.

C. Scientific and professional skills:

  • That the student master practical and professional skills in financial institutions to serve the labor market.
  • That the student use modern methods to contribute to practical development in financial institutions.
  • Application of electronic software and contemporary technologies in financial institutions.

D. General and transferable skills:

  • The student should be able to solve problems and make decisions.
  • The student should be able to lead, supervise and work with a team.
  • The student learns the skill of communication and dealing with others.

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Study lectures.
  2. Research papers.
  3. Training the student to prepare a short research.

Methods of assessments

  1. Midterm exam 20%.
  2. Research paper 10%.
  3. Activity 10%.
  4. Final exam 60%.

Course content

Number of hours

scientific subject

Week

6

The concept of commercial banks.

1-2

3

The relationship of commercial banks with the Central Bank.

3

6

financial markets

4-5

3

specialized lending institutions.

6

6

Islamic banks and Islamic financing formulas.

7-8

6

Insurance companies and how to invest in them.

9-10

3

Investment companies and funds managed by them.

11

3

Social Security Fund.

12

3

Solidarity Fund.

13

3

Multinational finance companies.

14

Portfolio theory (FIN361)
Audit and control of banks (FIN465)
Various insurance (FIN464)
Re Insurance (FIN463)
Finance and real estate investment (FIN462)
Contemporary financial issues (FIN460)
Quantitative methods in finance (FIN369)
Takaful insurance (FIN368)
Financial indicators and investment funds (FIN367)
International investment (FIN366)
Financial derivatives (FIN365)
Securities and currencies analysis (FIN364)
Advanced corporate finance (FIN363)
Investment evaluation (FIN362)
Corporate finance (FIN360)
Financial analysis and forecasting (FIN269)
Financial institutions (FIN268)
Banking operations and policies (FIN267)
Financial markets (FIN266)
Islamic financing and investment formulas (FIN265)
Fundamentals of Islamic banking (FIN264)
Insurance basics (FIN263)
Financial policies (FIN466)
International Finance (FIN467)
Financial management (FIN260)
Strategic financial analysis (FIN468)
Banking marketing (FIN469)
Planing peincipals (PLA170)
Financing Principles (FIN160)
Accounting Principles I (ACC 130)
Principles of Accounting II (ACC131)
Investing basics (FIN262)
Banking basics (FIN261)