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FI3002 International Banking

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to Single Management Honours and Joint Management Honours students (both third and fourth year)

Planned timetable

When confirmed, check online https://timetables.st-andrews.ac.uk/.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr E Sfrappini

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Eleonora Sfrappini

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides an introduction to international banking, examining the theoretical foundations, key challenges, and regulatory frameworks shaping modern banking systems. Students explore why banks exist and their role in the financial system and real economy. The module addresses issues such as bank stability, systemic risk, and bank runs, and considers contemporary developments including sustainable finance, climate-related financial risks, and digitalisation. Students gain insight into risk management and how different banking systems influence financial stability and lending. The module combines theory and practice to encourage critical engagement with current banking practices and policy debates in a global context.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MN2001 AND PASS MN2002

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hour lectures x 10 weeks, 2 hour seminar x 6 weeks

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a broad understanding of banking theory, including why banks exist, how they behave, and their role in financial intermediation.
  • Explain the role of banks in the economy and assess the importance of bank stability for financial systems and economic growth.
  • Analyse contemporary issues affecting banking, such as climate-related financial risk and financial technology, and evaluate their impact on banks and the real economy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of banking regulation, including the rationale for regulation and the institutional framework governing banks.
  • Analyse risk management practices in international banking and compare how different banking systems around the world manage and mitigate risks.