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1. Course Description
This course is designed with the aim of introducing the fundamentals of Banking and
insurance to the students. Attention has been paid to include chapters that are relevant and
important for financial system in Bangladesh. The course deals with different concepts on
Banking and insurance in Bangladesh and abroad.

2. Class Schedule
Students are indeed welcome to see and discuss with the Course Teacher regarding any
query. However, do take note on the specific hours allocated for consultation. It is strongly
advisable for students to come and consult during this time. If it is not possible to conform
to the time due to the urgency, students can communicate with the Course Teacher via
email.
3. Mark Distribution

Attendance and Class
participation
10%
Midterm examination 30%
Class test, assignment,
quiz & presentation
20%
Semester final
examination
40%
Total 100%


4. Course Syllabus
No. Chapters Content Exam coverage
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Chapter 1 Understanding Risk
Mid term
Chapter 2 Concept of Insurance
Chapter 3 Insurance Contract
Chapter 4 Types of Insurance
Chapter 5 Computation of premium
Chapter 6 Insurance Business in Bangladesh
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Chapter 1 Introduction To Banking
Final
Chapter 2 Sources and usage of fund
Chapter 3
Deposit and loan management (Asset and
liability management)
Chapter 4 Regulatory arrangement of Bank
Chapter 5 Contemporary issues in banking
Chapter 6 Performance evaluation and bank failure

N.B. The course teacher can add or omit any material from the prescribed texts and
syllabus as well, if it is required for any circumstances.
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5. Grading Policy

Numerical
Scores
Letter
Grade
Grade Point
80-100 A+ 4.00 (A plus)
75-79 A 3.75 (A regular)
70-74 A- 3.50 (A minus)
65-69 B+ 3.25 (B plus)
60-64 B 3.00 (B regular)
55-59 B- 2.75 (B minus)
50-54 C+ 2.50 ( C plus)
45-49 C 2.25 ( C regular)
40-44 D 2.00
00-39 F 00

6. Texts and supporting materials
The main text and readings are prepared based on the following books. Besides that few
other materials will be supplied in the relevant class lectures.
o Insurance and Risk Management Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain (2012)
o Bank Management, A fund emphasis Dr. A R Khan (2009)

7. Class Policies
o Readings: Students are highly advised to read related materials including
main and supporting texts before class.
o Lecture & discussion: Class lectures and discussion will include materials
from the main text along with supplementary information from other
sources. Discussion can serve to clarify lectures and readings as well as
introduce interesting examples from real life situations. Students are
encouraged to ask questions and highlight related concerns either before,
during, or after class.
o Tests and final exam: Tests and exam will mainly cover various concepts;
perspectives, contexts and issues discussed throughout the semester.
o Assignments: A detailed guideline for assignments will be given and
discussed accordingly in class. Students are advised to follow this guideline
properly so as to benefit most from doing the assigned tasks as well as to
avoid from losing crucial marks.
o Professionalism: This aspect consists of three main components; attitude,
attendance and participation.
Attitude It includes effort, respect and punctuality. Failure to show
these commitments may affect future professional attitudes.
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Attendance Regular class attendance is expected and its very
important as the class attendance will carry 10% marks. Lecturer
must be informed in advance via emails (ftiprince_gb@yahoo.com)
whenever students are unable to attend classes and tutorials.
Participation Students are expected to contribute actively to class
discussion in one way or another through careful listening to others
ideas as well as expressing own ideas.
No late entry into the class is allowed and mobile phone must be
switched off or be silenced.


Good Luck