FIN 6625 INTERNATIONAL BANK MANAGEMENT

Spring term 2010, Cohort 5B (RK6)

Macy’s Bldg., Thursday 5:30-9:30 PM

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Instructor: Dr. E. Roussakis Phone: (305) 348-4243

Office: (305) 348-2680 Fax: (305) 348-4245
Office Hours: Before class
Also, by prior appointment.
E-mail: Emmanuel.Roussakis@fiu.edu
Link to professor's site:
http://business2.fiu.edu/1400445/www
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the principles and practices of international bank
management. This course is very timely because of Miami's importance as a full-service specialized Latin
American banking center and because of the employment opportunities in this field. The course introduces
the subject by describing the development of international banking and the growth of the international
commercial and investment banking functions. It addresses offshore centers and the role of banks in debt
and equity markets, and focuses on the various types of bank services, such as international loans (including
syndications and project financing), foreign exchange, and private banking. Further, it examines the causes
of recent debt crises, the types of risk inherent in international banking, the supervisory and regulatory
framework, and emerging trends in global banking.

International banking is expected to gain additional momentum in the years ahead as a result of
opportunities in such "global growth drivers" as Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course students will be able to:

• Relate the origins of international commercial and investment banking functions to the current scope
of activities of financial holding companies and universal banks, as shaped by law and regulation

• Address similarities and differences in the banking systems of major countries around the world

• Evaluate bank strategy as it applies to the vehicles used for entry into foreign markets

• Understand how banks tap international debt markets to fund the needs of their clients by
competing with other issuers to increase the pool of available funds, lower the cost of raising
capital, and expand their investor base
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