Commercial banking and finance

BFW2401

Synopsis

This unit examines the major risks and issues faced by financial institutions within the context of the global environment. Topics include an introduction to the banking environment, bank performance, management of bank risks including credit, capital, liquidity and interest rate risk, loan pricing, liability management, investment management and capital adequacy.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 2
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty: Department of Banking and Finance
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites (3)

What it unlocks (5)

Treasury managementBFF3651
Credit analysis and lending managementBFF3841
Treasury managementBFW3651
Credit analysis and lending managementBFW3841
Treasury and financial marketsBFX3301

Offerings (2)

First semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS
Second semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 3 areas of study

FinTechMajor requirements
Banking and financial managementCore units
Banking and financial managementCore units