IGNOU MS 494

MS - 494: Risk Management in Banks

1. What are the different types of risks faced by the Banks Explain in detail the various approaches used for quantification of Interest Rate Risk.

2. What are the traditional application domains of the Risk Models Explain the various modeling approaches used for assessment of Credit Risk.

3. What is meant by Liquidity Risk Discuss the importance of liquidity in banking operations and explain how is liquidity risk measured

4. Meet the Branch Manager of a Bank of your choice and discuss the various types of Operational Risks, approaches used for risk analysis, and measurement of operational risk. Write a note on your discussion.

5. What do you understand by &lsquoRisk Appetite&rsquo Discuss the various factors which should be clearly addressed in the Credit Risk Policy.

MS-495: Ethics and Corporate Governance in Banks

1. What is an ethical dilemma Explain with the help of an example any ethical dilemma you have faced in your work life. How did you resolve the dilemma

2. Explain Corporate Governance as per the provisions of Companies Act 1956.

3. What is the corporate response to sustainable development Discuss.

4. Why is Grameen Bank known as the &ldquobank for the poorest of the poor&rdquo Discuss the main reason for the success of Grameen bank.

5. Briefly explain the following:-

a Ethics and Morality

b Ethics and Law

6. Write short notes on any two of the following:-

a Cadbury Committee on Corporate Governance

b Corporate Citizenship

c Reporting of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives