Information Technology in Financial Services Syllabus
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Full Marks: 100
Module A: Introduction to IT and
Computer Systems
· Concept and
Importance of IT, Role of IT in Financial and Business World. MIS. Electronic Banking
and Electronic Commerce.
· Computer Hardware – Anatomy of Computer, Types of
Computers, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Main Memory, Computer Systems,
Peripheral Controllers, Peripherals (Terminal, Printer, Floppy Drive, Disk
Drive, Compact Disk, Tape Drive, Cartridge, Tape Drive Graph Plotter, Mark
Sense Readers, Etc.), Current Trends.
· Computer Software – Need for Software, What is Software ?
Types of Software, Systems Software, Operating Systems, Language Translators
(Compilers, Interpreters), Programming Language Data Base Management Systems
(DBMS), 4th Generation Language Tools, Application Software, Application Areas,
Packaged and Tailored Software, Software Development, Current Trends.
Module B: Security Considerations
· Accidental
Damage, Power Failures, Malicious Damage, Operational Problems, Data, Encryption
and Decryption, Standards, Audit Trails. Accountability, Liability &
Control ; System Vulnerability & Abuse ; Creating Control Environment ;
Internet Security ; Development A Control Structure ; Ensuring System Quality.
Module C: Different Approaches to Bank
Mechanization
· Stand Alone
Computer System, Local Area Networks (LAN), Local Processing With Batch
Updates, On-Line Updates With Shadow Posting, Remote Computing Facility With Batched
Input – On Line Systems With Mini Computer Networking and With Mainframe Computer,
Duplication of Databases at Different Levels.
Module D: Electronic Payment Systems
& Funds Transfer Systems
· Teller
Machines at Bank Counters, Cash Dispensers, Stand Alone Automated Teller Machines
(ATMs), ATM with On-Line Inquiry and Update Facilities, Home Banking & E-Commerce
(Corporate and Personal).
· Plain
Messages (Telex or Data Communication), Structured Messages (SWIFT, Etc.), Direct
Fund Settlement Systems (CHIPS, Etc.), two Level Funds Transfer Settlement (FEDWIRE,
BANKWIRE Point-of Sale Systems).
Module E: Document Handling Systems,
Additional Banking Applications & Other
Aspects
· Cheque
Sorting and Balancing Systems (MICR, OCR, Etc.), Document Storage and Retrieval
Systems (Microfilming), Document Transmission Systems (FAX).
· Inter-Branch
Reconciliation, Foreign Exchange Dealing, Investment Management Systems, Cash
Management Systems, Statistical Analysis.
· Personal
Identification Numbers and Their Use in Conjunction with Magnetic Cards of Both
Credit and Debit Types, SMART Cards, Signature Storage and Display by
Electronic Means, Cheque Truncation, Microfische, Note and Coin Counting
Devices.
Module F: Risk Management and Legal
Framework in IT
· National ICT
Policy –2002, ICT Act-2006, Bangladesh Bank Guidelines, Cyber Law
References
1 Bajwa K.S. – Bank Mechanisation (Skylark Publication).
2 Different journals and periodicals on computer.
3 Hunt R. and Shelley J. – Computer and Common Sense
(Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, Latest Edition).
4 Lipis, Marschall, Linkers – Electronics Banking (John
Wiley and Sons).
5 Rangarajan Committee Report – Mechanisation and Automation
in the Banking Industry, Reserve Bank of India (1984).
6 Rajgopalan R. – Understanding Computer (Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd.)
7 Study of Use of Modern Tools in Banking (Indian Banks
Association, 1993).
8 Srivastava – Computer Application in Banks (Bankers
Training College, Reserve Bank of India).
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