Economics for Bankers

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Description: This program introduces you to the fundamental principles of economics. Special emphasis is placed on macroeconomics and topics of importance to you as a banker. The course covers the basics of economic theory and includes examples of the application of economics to banking.

Audience: Bank personnel who have not had a formal course in Economics and wish to increase their understanding of economics as it relates to banking.

Learning Objectives: After successfully completing this program, you will be able to:

  • Interpret the economic indicators published in the media
  • Relate basic principles of economic theory to the business cycle and business organization
  • Describe the causes of inflation, its effects, and the ways it is measured
  • Compare and contrast economic systems
  • Relate the fundamental concepts of supply and demand theory and Keynesian economics

AIB Credit: 3
ACE Credit: 3

16 weeks
$425/$525*

* $15.00 shipping fee for materials will be added.

Catalog Number
Start Date End Date
3006977 09/26/2011 01/29/2012
3006997 11/07/2011 03/11/2012
3007008 12/05/2011 04/01/2012
3007028 01/30/2012 05/20/2012
3007054 03/19/2012 07/08/2012
3007079 05/14/2012 09/04/2012
3007095 07/09/2012 10/28/2012