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Banking and Money

Specialize in banking regulations and get an overview of current issues and debates in the sector.

10h (5 days)

€675 - €1,175

Face-to-face

English

Program date: June 30 - July 4, 2025

Application deadline: June 23, 2025

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Banking and Money

Applications for 2025 Summer School programs are now open!

Summer school

Banking

Banking and Money

Course Overview

The banking system is an essential, but highly fragile part of modern economies. Since banking is intrinsically linked to money and the monetary system and therefore to the basic functioning of the economy, banks are regulated more extensively than any other sector. But digitalization is rapidly changing the picture. Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins threaten the monetary sovereignty of governments by offering private monies. Central banks are planning to offer their own digital currencies (CBDC).

The course provides an overview of the basic theory of banking and banking fragility, bank regulation from the microprudential to the macroprudential level and some recent developments in the economics of money and payments. At the end of the course, students should have a good understanding of the basic economics of banking fragility, regulation, and money, be able to assess the impact of regulatory reforms, and how to draw appropriate policy conclusions.

The course targets graduate students and young researchers at the level of at least a Masters degree, and policymakers and professionals interested in regulatory and prudential aspects of banking.

Faculty

Are you interested in Banks, Digital Money and Banking?

The course has been specifically designed for:

Graduate students and young researchers with a Master’s degree or above
Policymakers and professionals interested in regulatory and prudential aspects of banking

Digitization is rapidly changing the banking industry, get up to date with the latest developments

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Have a good understanding of the basic economics of banking fragility, regulation, and money
Be able to assess the impact of regulatory reforms and how to draw appropriate policy conclusions

Program Syllabus Banking and Money

Here are the topics that will be covered during this edition:

Course Outline

Why and how are Banks Special?
Contracts, Markets, and Fragility
From Microprudential to Macroprudential Regulation
Money: Digital Money, Central Banks, and Bank Balance Sheets

List of References

A (more or less) full set of slides, sometimes with unpublished material, is available for each lecture

Books

This text may be useful when preparing for the course, although it is not mandatory to read it:

Freixas, X. and J.C. Rochet, Microeconomics of Banking, 2021 (3rd edition), MIT Press.

Call For Papers

Students are encouraged to present their research papers.

If you are interested in submitting a paper for review, please make your submission to summerschool@bse.eu. Please put “Banking call for papers” in the subject line of your email.

The deadline for submitting papers is May 30, and the schedule for the presentation of papers will be announced when the selection of papers has been finalized.

Why join our Summer School?

All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs. Join us to:

1

Network with like-minded peers

2

Study in vibrant Barcelona

3

Learn from world-renowned faculty

Admissions and Requirements

The level of the material is equivalent to what is presented in our Master’s programs.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check they meet the eligibility requirements for admission.

Program date: June 30 - July 4, 2025

Application deadline: June 23, 2025

Requirements

Successful candidates will usually demonstrate one or more of the following:

A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience

Here is your schedule for BSE Banking and Money course

Time

30

mon

1

tue

2

wed

3

thu

4

fri

09:00 - 11:00

Lecture

14:30 - 15:30

Paper presentations*

*These sessions only take place if enough papers are submitted

Credit Transfers (ECTS)

To be eligible for credit transfer, students must complete a final project.

Students will deliver a short summary of a paper one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist of a critical summary of a published paper, around 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11. The critical summary will need to follow these guidelines: expose what are the main ideas of the paper, how they are addressed, strength and weakness of the paper, methodological approach, theoretical or empirical background, and suggestions for improvements.

Consult the Summer School Admissions page for more information about this option.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants who attend more than 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance, free of charge.

Fees

Multiple course discounts are available. For more information on available discounts, please click here. Fees for courses in other Summer School programs may vary.

Course

Banking and Money

Empirical Tools/Applications in Banking and Macro-Finance

Banking Theory

Empirical Banking- Methodological Aspects

Modality

Face-to-face

Total Hours

10

ECTS

1

Regular Fee

1,175€

Reduced Fee*

675€

* Reduced Fee applies for PhD or Master’s students, Alumni of BSE Master’s programs, and participants who are unemployed.

FAQ

Here are some commonly asked questions by participants. Any further queries, please contact our Admissions Team.

Can I see the full Summer School calendar?

You can view the full Summer School calendar here.

Is accommodation included in the course fee?

Unfortunately, accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.

Are the sessions recorded?

Sessions will NOT be recorded; however, the materials provided by the professor will be available for a month after the course has finished.

How much does each Summer School course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer School courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.