1. Course Description

This course is designed with the aim of introducing the fundamentals of Banking and insurance to the students. Attention has been paid to include chapters that are relevant and important for financial system in Bangladesh. The course deals with different concepts on Banking and insurance in Bangladesh and abroad.

2. Class Schedule Students are indeed welcome to see and discuss with the Course Teacher regarding any query. However, do take note on the specific hours allocated for consultation. It is strongly advisable for students to come and consult during this time. If it is not possible to conform to the time due to the urgency, students can communicate with the Course Teacher via email.

3. Mark Distribution

Attendance and Class participation

10%

Midterm examination 30%

Class test, assignment, quiz & presentation

20%

Semester final examination

40%

Total 100%

4. Course SyllabusNo

.Chapters Content Exam coverage

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Chapter 1 Understanding Risk

Mid term

Chapter 2 Concept of InsuranceChapter 3 Insurance ContractChapter 4 Types of InsuranceChapter 5 Computation of premiumChapter 6 Insurance Business in Bangladesh

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Chapter 1 Introduction To Banking

Final

Chapter 2 Sources and usage of fund

Chapter 3Deposit and loan management (Asset and

liability management)Chapter 4 Regulatory arrangement of BankChapter 5 Contemporary issues in bankingChapter 6 Performance evaluation and bank failure

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N.B. The course teacher can add or omit any material from the prescribed texts and syllabus as well, if it is required for any circumstances.

5. Grading Policy

Numerical Scores

Letter Grade

Grade Point

80-100 A+ 4.00 (A plus)

75-79 A 3.75 (A regular)

70-74 A- 3.50 (A minus)

65-69 B+ 3.25 (B plus)

60-64 B 3.00 (B regular)

55-59 B- 2.75 (B minus)

50-54 C+ 2.50 ( C plus)

45-49 C 2.25 ( C regular)

40-44 D 2.00

00-39 F 00

6. Texts and supporting materialsThe main text and readings are prepared based on the following books. Besides that few

other materials will be supplied in the relevant class lectures.

o Insurance and Risk Management – Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain (2012)

o Bank Management, A fund emphasis – Dr. A R Khan (2009)

7. Class Policies

o Readings: Students are highly advised to read related materials including main and supporting texts before class.

o Lecture & discussion: Class lectures and discussion will include materials from the main text along with supplementary information from other sources. Discussion can serve to clarify lectures and readings as well as introduce interesting examples from real life situations. Students are encouraged to ask questions and highlight related concerns either before, during, or after class.

o Tests and final exam: Tests and exam will mainly cover various concepts; perspectives, contexts and issues discussed throughout the semester.

o Assignments: A detailed guideline for assignments will be given and discussed accordingly in class. Students are advised to follow this guideline properly so as to benefit most from doing the assigned tasks as well as to avoid from losing crucial marks.

o Professionalism: This aspect consists of three main components; attitude, attendance and participation.

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Attitude – It includes effort, respect and punctuality. Failure to show these commitments may affect future professional attitudes.

Attendance – Regular class attendance is expected and it’s very important as the class attendance will carry 10% marks. Lecturer must be informed in advance via emails (ftiprince_gb@yahoo.com) whenever students are unable to attend classes and tutorials.

Participation –Students are expected to contribute actively to class discussion in one way or another through careful listening to others’ ideas as well as expressing own ideas.

No late entry into the class is allowed and mobile phone must be switched off or be silenced.

Good Luck

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