The PRBP curriculum is based on two enduring themes:

1. Analysis of financial institutions’ decision-making in constantly changing conditions.
2. Analysis of international financial markets and the economy.

PRBP faculty members teach both principles and practices. They equip participants with tools to better understand the financial services industry, international financial markets and risk management, strategy, leadership and the global economy. But, they do not stop there. They then bring those teachings to life by applying them to current issues. The result is a program that is timely and relevant, with lasting impact.

COURSE TOPICS

Develop Your Leadership Talents

• Learn about your decision-making styles through a leadership assessment exercise
• Determine your leadership strengths and identify skill areas to improve. Learn to apply successful leadership and decision-making models to understand how you can overcome your gaps and become more effective as a manager
• Practice teamwork, collaboration and strategy by participating in a group simulation

International Financial Markets and Risk Management

• Overview of trends and pressures affecting international financial markets
• Reasons for growth of offshore markets
• Determination of interest rates in international markets
• Analysis of risks in international markets and their impact on financial instruments and rates

Strategy and Management

• Organization change: people, culture, structure, and power
• Financial-sector dynamics
• Forces for globalization - implications for financial markets, governance, and performance
• Reconfiguration of the financial sector
• Strategic positioning
• Strategic implementation

The Pacific Rim in the Global Economy

• Overview of global economic conditions and current issues
• Analysis of monetary policy

Financial Management of Banks: Try it out with BankExec International™

• Teams of participants try out managing a computer-simulated bank for four quarters
• Key decision aspects of the program include asset-liability management, loan and deposit pricing, liquidity management, and capital management. Lecture/discussions illuminate the issues and provide feedback on the outcomes.

Financial Services Industry: Practices, Products and Prospects

• Groups of participants will prepare and submit written reports on current issues in banking in their countries. During each presentation there will be moderated question-and-answer sessions based on the reports
• Guest speakers from banks, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and from non-financial businesses give presentations on trends and pressures inside and outside of the world of banking, such as changing customer needs, technological developments, new competitors, mergers and much more.