Banking, Accounting and Finance

-5% for Early Entry until 8/1/2025

Application until 27 Jan. 2025

Banking, Accounting and Finance

  • Mode of Study

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    5 Months

  • Credits

    16 ECVET

  • Tuition Fees

    600€ (without discount)

Program Objectives

The “Banking, Accounting, and Finance” program aims to provide theoretical and practical training to participants in the fields of banking, accounting, and finance, enabling them to enhance and update their knowledge in these areas.

Additionally, the program seeks to empower participants in utilizing financial tools to make effective decisions.

Participants will become familiar with capital cost calculations, investment program evaluation, application of modern portfolio theory, and analysis of financial statements.

Furthermore, the program will cover different types of banking and their respective functions, the concept of banking regulation, and various types of banking risks.

The comprehensive design of the program promotes a holistic understanding of these subjects while incorporating applied knowledge that can be immediately utilized in the workplace.

Training Cycle Calendar

  • 27/1/2025

    Application Deadline

  • 30/2/2025

    Program Start Date

  • 4/2025

    Certificate Award

During Christmas, Easter, and the month of August, the Executive Program is temporarily suspended.

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Who Should Attend

The program is designed for:

  • Business and organization executives who aspire to acquire the necessary banking, accounting, and financial knowledge and skills required for future professional growth and success.
  • Professionals seeking to accelerate their career advancement in their current roles.
  • Individuals looking to transition to a new job position or company.
  • Entrepreneurs and professionals who wish to gain the financial tools needed to implement their business plans.
Special Programs for Businesses

Skills You Will Gain

Through the Executive Program in Banking, Accounting, and Finance, participants will benefit in multiple ways. Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Explain the transformation functions performed by banks.

  • Define the concepts of adverse selection and moral hazard.

  • Identify the main types of risks faced by banks.

  • Explain the key concepts of capital cost calculation for businesses.

  • Apply the most important methods for evaluating investment programs.

  • Describe the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

  • Explain the concept and importance of accounting.

  • Identify the components of financial statements.

  • Describe horizontal (time-series) analysis.

  • Describe vertical (common-size) analysis.

Course Modules

Total Duration: 5 Months Teaching Hours: 400

Introduction to Banking, Accounting, and Finance

2 Weeks

Accounting information and decision-making

Financial system

Role of banks

Asymmetric information

Cost of Capital

2 Weeks

Time value of money

Basic concepts of a company’s cost of capital

Cost of bond financing

Cost of equity

Weighted average cost of capital

Investment Evaluation

2 Weeks

Methods for evaluating investment programs

Payback period method

Net present value (NPV) method

Internal rate of return (IRR) method

Modified internal rate of return (MIRR) method

Modern Portfolio Theory

2 Weeks

Return and risk

Expected return and portfolio risk

Efficient portfolios

Single-index model

Systematic and unsystematic risk

Capital asset pricing model (CAPM)

Presentation of Financial Statements

2 Weeks

Accounts and financial statements

Balance sheet

Income statement

Cash flow statement

Double-Entry System and Accounting Records

2 Weeks

Accounting transactions and financial records

Accounting equation

Double-entry system and accounting books

Accounting cycle

Financial Statement Analysis and Break-Even Point

2 Weeks

Types of financial statement analysis

Horizontal (time-series) analysis

Vertical (common-size) analysis

Common-size statements

Trend ratios

Introduction to financial ratios

Break-even analysis

Key Characteristics of Banks

2 Weeks

Banking services

Types of banking

Central banking

Bank balance sheets

Banking Regulation and Supervision

2 Weeks

Types of regulation

Financial safety net

Regulatory constraints

Basel Committee

Banking Risks

2 Weeks

Main types of risk

Credit risk

Interest rate risk

Liquidity risk

Other risks

Discount Categories

  • Category A – 10% Discount

    Unemployed individuals

    Persons with disabilities

    Employees of universities and research centers

    Groups of three or more participants from the same organization

  • Category B – 5% Discount

    Early registration up to one month before the application deadline

    Full tuition payment before the program start date

Please note that the above discount categories cannot be combined. If a participant qualifies for both categories, only the higher discount will be applied.

Certificate

Successful completion of the program leads to the award of a certificate, which includes the program title and the exact number of training hours. Depending on the program, the awarded certificate may be:

Certificate of Training

Certificate of Training

Certificate of Specialized Training

Certificate of Specialized Training

Europass / ECVET Certificate Supplement

  • The Europass / ECVET Certificate Supplement is a document that accompanies the training or specialized training certificate awarded upon program completion.

  • It provides a detailed description of the training program, including the course modules, duration, admission requirements, assessment process, learning outcomes, and the skills and competencies acquired.

  • It enhances the value of the awarded training or specialized training certificate and can be used by graduates for employment opportunities, career advancement, or further studies.

Methodology

  • Training Method

    Distance learning (e-learning) through an interactive platform.

  • Platform Features

    User-friendly, includes e-books, interactive content, multimedia, self-assessment, and livestreaming.

  • Structure

    Learning modules with study guidelines.

  • Content

    Objectives, outcomes, keywords, introduction, main text, examples, case studies, exercises, audiovisual material, slides, summary.

  • Support

    Continuous communication and livestream meetings with instructors.

  • Assessment

    Self-assessment, exercises, and final evaluation with multiple-choice questions and the option for retaking.

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Why are the Executive Programs of NKUA the ideal choice?

Because you will gain modern and applied knowledge through distance learning, which will significantly enhance your career with cutting-edge tools.

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