MONEY AND BANKING ECONOMICS
| Title | ΤΡΑΠΕΖΙΚΗ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ / MONEY AND BANKING ECONOMICS |
| Code | 12ΥΕ03 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Economics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Stefanos Papadamou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 100001478 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Economics (2013-today)
Registered students: 122
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECONOMICS | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600289404
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Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600289404
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=6637
- Other: http://users.auth.gr/gpapahr/
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Course aim: To provide the necessary theoretical foundation in the academic field of money and banking and to contrast it with reality and practice in today’s financial markets.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
a) understand the contribution of the banking sector to the economy
b) measure and manage the risks faced by banking institutions
c) distinguish between time deposits, bonds, and government Treasury bills
d) assess banks’ solvency and their compliance with the Basel I, II, and III frameworks
e) understand the role of the central bank and the objectives of monetary policy
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course covers topics in the field of banking economics. It focuses on the theory and policy of money and how these interact with various forms of banking activity. It distinguishes between money and credit and analyzes the concept of financial intermediation. The role of banks in the modern environment is examined, along with the main risks they face in managing their assets and liabilities. The valuation of deposits, bonds, and Treasury bills as items on a bank’s balance sheet is discussed. Particular emphasis is also placed on central banking theory and the importance of banking supervision.
Keywords
Financial intermediation, asset and liability management, bank risks, Bank supervision, central banking
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Teaching is supported by projection of PPT slides. Lectures slides are available in PDF format on the e-learning environment. Exercises are posted on the course site and the answers are uploaded after completion by students .
Teaching is supported by viewing PPT slides. The slides are available in PDF format on the website of users.auth.gr/~gpapahr course through the e-learning environment. The exercises of the course are posted on the course website and the answers sent via email. In addition to the written test examination supported type true / false through the e-learning environment.
Teaching is supported by a comprehensive PPT slides folder. The slides are available in PDF format on the website of users.auth.gr/~gpapahr course as well as through the e-learning environment. The exercises of the course are posted on the course website and the answers sent via email. In addition to the written test examination supported type true / false through the e-learning environment.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 104 | 3.7 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 10 | 0.4 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 48 | 1.7 | |||
| Exams | 6 | 0.2 | |||
| Total | 168 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
The final grade is a weighted average of 70% final exams + 30% Intermediate exam through the e-learning environment.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Συριόπουλος Κ. και Παπαδάμου Σ. (2024) Εισαγωγή στην Τραπεζική Οικονομική και τις Κεφαλαιαγορές, Εκδόσεις Utopia
2. Cecchetti S., Schoenholtz K., (2019) Χρήμα, Τράπεζες και Χρηματοπιστωτικές Αγορές, Εκδότης: BROKEN HILL PUBLISHERS LTD
3. Αντζουλάτος Α. (2020) Τραπεζική, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΔΙΠΛΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ ΙΚΕ
Additional bibliography for study
Διαφάνειες Διδάσκοντος (μέσω e-learning)
Last Update
29-10-2025
