The course will integrate the study of relevant theories with practical applications to keep banking professionals ahead of the curve
This course aims to uncover key mechanisms shaping bank behavior and its impacts.
It covers topics like bank competition, capital regulation, debt overhang, deposit insurance, and bank runs, using frameworks such as Stiglitz-Weiss and Diamond-Dybvig.
This course has been purposely designed for:
Participants who take this course will understand:
Below is a brief outline of the topics covered in this Banking Summer School course
There is no mandatory list of references for this course but the following list may be useful.
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.
All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs. Join us to:
Network with like-minded peers
Study in vibrant Barcelona
Learn from world-renowned faculty
Applicants must ensure they meet course requirements or verify eligibility with Admissions Counselors.
Successful candidates typically demonstrate one or more of the following in their application to our Summer School programs:
The schedule is designed to allow students to participate in all courses in the Banking program.
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.
Participants not interested in credit transfer will instead receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge. These Participants will not be graded or assessed during the course.
Multiple course discounts are available. Fees for courses in other Summer School programs may vary.
Here are some commonly asked questions by participants. Any further queries, please contact our Admissions Team.
Unfortunately, accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.
Sessions will be recorded and videos will be available for a month once the course has finished.
Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.
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.
Yes! you can combine any of the Summer School courses (schedule permitting). See the full course calendar here.
A social dinner will take place during the weebk for all participants, it is free to attend.