BFW2401 Commercial banking and finance
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFW2401 Commercial banking and finance is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs BFB1001, BFW1001 or BFF1001 and unlocks 5 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
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Prohibitions
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Prerequisites
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After BFW2401
5 units list BFW2401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Project40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Illustrate the unique role of financial institutions and banks within the theoretical underpinning of financial intermediation
- 2
identify and measure the main risks of banks and related prudential requirements faced by financial institutions and assess factors to consider in managing these risks
- 3
analyse appropriate qualitative and quantitative data or characteristics to assess the bank’s sustainability practices and financial performance
- 4
evaluate banks’ capital based on international and local regulations, with specific focus on Basel Accords for bank capital regulations
- 5
demonstrate communication skills in presenting risk analysis findings to the banks board.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
BFW2401 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Javed Kamal
Common questions
What can I take after BFW2401?
BFW2401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including BFF3651, BFF3841, BFW3651, BFW3841 and BFX3301.
When is BFW2401 offered?
In 2026, BFW2401 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFW2401?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFW2401 have an exam?
No. BFW2401 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFW2401?
BFW2401 is part of Banking and financial management; and FinTech.