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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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NA
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Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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Dr. Kristal Hykaj khykaj@epoka.edu.al
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Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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NA
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
NA
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Elective
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| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) |
Bachelor in Banking and Finance (3 years)
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
E214
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| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University
Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
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| Attendance Requirement: |
N/A
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| Course Description: |
The focus of the course is to design, analysis, and implementation of financial strategies aimed at re-positioning and revitalizing companies faced with major competitive or environmental challenges, problems, and opportunities. Main emphasis is given to contemporary issues and requirements of good governance, based on the roles corporations play in society, and the timing and principles of merger integration. The course is planned to be supplemented by guest specialists from market.
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| Course Objectives: |
The focus of the course is to design, analysis, and implementation of financial strategies aimed at re-positioning and revitalizing companies faced with major competitive or environmental challenges, problems, and opportunities. Main emphasis is given to contemporary issues and requirements of good governance, based on the roles corporations play in society, and the timing and principles of merger integration. The course is planned to be supplemented by guest specialists from market.
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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The focus of the course is to design, analysis, and implementation of financial strategies aimed at re-positioning and revitalizing companies faced with major competitive or environmental challenges, problems, and opportunities. Main emphasis is given to contemporary issues and requirements of good governance, based on the roles corporations play in society, and the timing and principles of merger integration. The course is planned to be supplemented by guest specialists from market.
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| 1 |
The students are gained the ability to look at the problems of daily life from a broader perspective. They gain the needed skills not only to understand economic problems in banking and finance but also to construct a model and defend in meaningful way. |
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They have knowledge about the finance and banking. |
| 3 |
They have knowledge about the money and banking. |
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They have knowledge about the international markets. |
| 5 |
They know how to use computer programs in both daily office usage and statistical data evaluations in banking and finance department. |
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They are intended to be specialist in one of departmental fields that they choose from the list of general economics, finance economics, public finance, corporate finance, finance management, international finance markets and institutions, banking and central banking, international finance and banking, money and banking, international trade and banking. |
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They have ability to utilize fundamental economic theories and tools to solve economic problems in banking and finance. |
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Understand M&A. |
| 9 |
Know the principles of dealing in the markets. |
| 10 |
They are aware of the fact that banking and finance is a social science . |
| No |
Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| Bachelor in Banking and Finance (3 years) Program |
| 1 |
The students gain the ability to look at the problems of daily life from a broader perspective with an increased awareness of the importance of moral/ethical considerations and professional integrity in the workplace. |
4 |
| 2 |
They develop their knowledge and understanding of banking and finance including concepts, theories, and analytical tools that serve both in national and international markets. |
2 |
| 3 |
They gain an understanding of the role of financial management in business firms and the essentials of corporate finance and further develop their knowledge in the field. |
3 |
| 4 |
They are able to apply valuation models to estimate the price of different financial assets, measure risk and describe the risk-return tradeoff. |
2 |
| 5 |
They are provided with the knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework and functioning of banking system and central banking as well as international banking system. |
2 |
| 6 |
They are able to understand and use fundamental economic theories and tools to solve economic problems in banking and financial services industry. |
3 |
| 7 |
They have the ability to develop and utilize accounting, financial and economic data as well as other information to solve different business problems by making use of basic mathematical and statistical models. |
3 |
| 8 |
They are expected to develop their numerical and IT skills as well as knowledge of databases in order to address the significant development in the delivery and use of financial services known as FinTech. |
2 |
| 9 |
They develop their ability to think critically, do research, analyze, interpret, draw independent conclusions, and communicate effectively, both individually and as part of a team. |
4 |
| 10 |
They are provided with opportunities to acquire the necessary skills and competencies to develop professionalism in the banking and financial services industry or to move on to further study within the discipline. |
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