This course studies key concepts and issues in bank management. As a motivation, it highlights current challenges in banks’ business models by analyzing the changes from the era of the financial crisis, the regulatory response, up towards today’s innovation, digital transformation, and digitization focus. Based on banks’ business lines and markets, the strategies and value drivers will be discussed showcasing the German banking market in comparison to global champions as an illustration. The course will revolve around key management tools and processes like (i) banks’ governance, organization, and operating models, (ii) value-based management (strategic planning, capital allocation, pricing), (iii) treasury function, and risk management & capital management. The course concludes with the current transformation of banks’ business models towards digitization and ESG, including a description of banks’ innovation management, digital transformation strategies, and collaboration with startups.
- Understand banks’ business models and business lines, organizational structures, governance and key management tools
- Understand the transformation from a product centric to a customer centric business model and the corresponding challenges
- Apply this when analyzing the strategy, profitability, and stability of a bank
This course is part of the prestigious part-time Master in Finance program, conducted in English on Fridays and Saturdays on Campus Westend. It offers a valuable opportunity to network and gain expertise without committing to a full degree program. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Participation. This course can also be upgraded to a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Risk Management & Regulation in combination with other courses from our Master in Finance. As the number of seats is limited, we recommend to register early. If you're a GBS or Goethe University alum, explore our attractive alumni discount options.
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Dr. Sebastian Fritz-Morgenthal
Sebastian is an experienced risk professional and currently serves as Managing Director for Advisense in Stockholm, focusing on risk, compliance, and governance. Previously, Sebastian held positions such as Head of Global Risk at Bain & Company and various leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, West LB, and HSH Nordbank. Sebastian studied Physics and holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics. In addition to his corporate career, he lectures not only at Goethe Business School but also at various other renowned German and international institutions and has published numerous publications on risk-related topics in academic and industry journals. Sebastian is also a member of the Frankfurt Institute for Risk Management and Regulation (FIRM), which supports risk management education and research in partnership with institutions like Goethe University.