Course Catalog & Schedules Course Search > Search Results > Course Description Microfinance & the Role of Financial Institutions in Development (FINC-937-0) 1.00 Credit Description: This course counts toward the following majors: Finance, Social Enterprise This short course is designed to provide an introductory understanding of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and their role in providing financial services to hundreds of millions of poor people. The course will examine the commercial, operational and developmental aspects of microfinance, including in-depth reviews of some of the largest, most successful MFIs in the world. In addition, students will learn about ways that other types of financial institutions, including traditional commercial banks, can contribute to the economic and social well-being of the communities they serve. Prerequisites: All Students: FINC-430-0 OR FINC-440-0 Corequisites: None

We are currently in the Fall 2009 quarter.

Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Fall 2009 This course has not yet been scheduled.   Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Winter 2010 This course has not yet been scheduled.   Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Spring 2010 Sec ID Instructor Day Time Location 81 Christensen T 18:30 - 21:30 Jacobs (TBD)   Academic Year: 2009-2010 Quarter: Summer 2010 This course has not yet been scheduled.

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