Microfinance for Development
Course Code | INTD-722 |
Lecture hours per week | 3 |
Lab hours per week | |
Course Availability: | Open |
Description: | This course provides a comprehensive overview of the microfinance industry from theoretical and practical perspectives. It focuses on the specific challenges in microfinance and how it differs from retail banking. The course also looks at the rates charged to clients, the critical success factors, the track record of performance and ethical considerations that should be incorporated in the analysis of the performance of a microfinance institution. Discussions will also be on recent initiatives and future trends of the industry. |