Certificate in International Bank Management

College
College of Business Administration - CBA

Description
This certificate program of the finance department is designed to provide practicing bank managers with advanced training in their fields. If you're an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking student or a working professional who meets admission requirements but does not want to pursue a degree, this one could be right for you.

To apply for admission to this program, you should complete an application form and submit it to: College of Business Administration, Department of Finance, Attention: Lili Sasso, Coordinator, University Park-RB 208, Miami, Florida 33199. You may obtain the application form by mailing your request to that address or by downloading the form. You should use the code CT 8206 in the application form.

If you have specific questions about the program, contact Lili Sasso either by phone 305-348-2680, Fax 305-348-4245, or email sassol@fiu.edu.

Program of Study
It is highly recommended that you see a CBA advisor prior to enrolling in the Certificate in International Bank Management. This program will give you an understanding of the interrelationships between domestic and international banking. It consists of four of these five courses:

• Financial Risk Management-Financial Engineering FIN 4486: A survey of financial instruments used for financial risk management, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps. Emphasis is on identification of financial risks and designing optimal risk management program. Prerequisites: FIN 3414 and FIN 4502.
  
  
• International Financial Management FIN 4604: Operational analysis and financial decisions in the multinational context. Working capital management and intrafirm fund transfers. Measurement and evaluation of the risk of internationally diversified assets. Prerequisite: FIN 3403 or equivalent.
  
  
• International Banking FIN 4634: Introductory survey of issues that deal with international aspects of banking. The course provides an overview of the structure and operation of the international banking function, the services offered, supporting documentation, and measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the international banking organization. The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with the daily activities in international banking. Prerequisite: FIN 3403 or equivalent.
  
  
• Commercial Bank Management FIN 4324: The management of bank assets and liabilities; specialized banking, functions; and the role of the commercial bank in financing business. Prerequisite: FIN 3403 or equivalent.
  
  
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• Credit Analysis and Loan Evaluation FIN 4345: Topics to include: introduction to commercial lending; secured lending; accounts receivable financing and factoring; inventory financing; introduction to lending vehicles; short term lending; domestic taxation; consolidations; forecasting and intermediate term cash flow lending; term loan agreements/covenants; subordinations and guarantees; foreign exchange; international transactions and leasing. Prerequisite: FIN 3403 or equivalent.

Delivery Format
Online *

* Please note that online courses may require a proctored midterm and/or final exam(s). Please review our Student Proctored Exam Instructions page for further information.

Language
English