N_PH_BPO_k Banking and Insurance

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/10. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
Ing. et Ing. Sylvia Plottová, Ph.D., MSc. (lecturer)
Ing. Karina Tatek Benetti, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. et Ing. Sylvia Plottová, Ph.D., MSc.
Centrum ekonomie a datové analytiky – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable of Seminar Groups
N_PH_BPO_k/01: Sat 28. 2. 14:40–17:50 PH Učebna 03, Sat 28. 3. 8:45–14:30 PH Učebna 09, K. Tatek Benetti
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the subject is an introduction to professional banking and insurance issues, familiarization with the terms used in banking and insurance, the basic principles of the functioning of banking and insurance as an economic category and financial services, familiarization with the basic typology of banking and insurance (especially in private insurance).
Syllabus
  • Banks and their role in the financial system
  • Bank deposit transactions
  • Payment systems and payment instruments
  • Mortgages and building society loans; Factoring, forfaiting, and leasing
  • Introduction to insurance; Life insurance
  • Non-life insurance
Literature
  • DAŇHEL, Jaroslav. Pojistná teorie. Praha: Professional Publishing, 2005. 332 s. ISBN 80-86419-84-3.
  • POLOUČEK, Stanislav. Bankovnictví. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2006. 496 s. ISBN 80-7179-462-7.
  • MEJSTŘÍK, Michal; PEČENÁ, Magda; TEPLÝ, Petr. Bankovnictví v teorii a praxi. Praha: Karolinum, 2014. 856 s. ISBN 978-80-246-2870-7.
  • DUCHÁČKOVÁ, Eva. Pojištění a pojišťovnictví. Praha: Ekopress, 2015. 306 s. ISBN 978-80-87865-25-5.
Assessment methods
The exam will be in written form and will cover the topics discussed in class.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2025.
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