Central bank functions and balance sheet

Central bank functions and balance sheet

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Management of Financial Institutions (FIN 255)

Unit 3: The Central Bank and Monetary Policy

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of central bank functions and balance sheet.
• Apply the relevant financial concepts or calculations and explain their assumptions, risks and analytical limits.

Curriculum Scope

• Functions of central bank
• Balance sheet of central bank

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Central-bank functions

   1. Monetary and financial-system responsibilities.
   2. Institutional functions in the course framework.
   3. Differentiate from commercial banking.

2. Balance sheet

   1. Principal assets and liabilities.
   2. Record the effect of supplied operations.
   3. Interpret monetary relationships.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 86–88.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.