Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Mobilise expertise in at least one area of management.
• Mobilise acquired skills in a specific professional environment.
• Act in an international and multicultural context.
• Assimilate the components of the social and economic environment of a company.
• Collaborate within a team and exercise leadership.
• Plan activities so as to best utilise the time available.
• In an active and integrated manner, master knowledge in the various fields of management and use them effectively in a professional context.
• Integrate highly specialised knowledge in different fields of management.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand the evolution of banking sector, the regulation at national and european level, be at ease with accounting aspects, know investments and credits products, evaluate the risks, know insurance products, see the boundaries between banking and insurance sectors. 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Chapter 1: Introduction to banking
- Definition
- Roles of banks
- Business models
- History and key periods
- Major developments
- Legal forms 
- The banking sector in Belgium
Chapter 2: Banking system and regulation
- Supervisory and regulatory bodies
- Belgian legislative framework
- Capital adequacy and liquidity requirements
- Special regulations
Chapter 3: Banking management
- Accounting aspects
- Role of central banks
- Performance indicators
- Financing activities
Chapter 4: Sustainable finance and responsible banking
- SRI Socially Responsible Investment
- Community finance
- ESG criteria
- Alternative finance
Chapter 5: Innovation and technology in banking
- Digitization in banking
- Impact on banks' business model
- Neobanking
- Fintech 
Chapter 6: Banking products and services
- Customer segmentation
- Banking products and services
- Distribution channels
Chapter 7: Bancassurance
- Bancassurance / Assurfinance
- Insurance basics and classification
Chapter 8: Non-life insurance products
- Car insurance
- Home insurance
- Health insurance
Chapter 9: Life insurance products

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Some homeworks to upload on Moodle + oral examination.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral exam only