Course E-Syllabus

1 Course title Microfinance

2 Course number 1603332
Credit hours 3
3
Contact hours (theory, practical) 3
4 Prerequisites/corequisites Principles of finance
5 Program title BA Finance
6 Program code 03
7 Awarding institution University of Jordan
8 School Business School
9 Department Finance
10 Level of course BA
11 Year of study and semester (s) 2019-2020 Second
12 Final Qualification BA Finance
Other department (s) involved in
13
teaching the course
14 Language of Instruction English
15 Teaching methodology Blended Online
 Moodle ☐Microsoft Teams ☐Skype Zoom
16 Electronic platform(s)
☐Others…………
17 Date of production/revision 6/15/2020

18 Course Coordinator:

Name: Muhanned Obeidat

Office number: 065355000
Phone number: (962)795756792
Email: mu.obeidat@ju.edu.jo

19 Other instructors:

20 Course Description:

This Course attempts to provide students with the basic concepts and skills in Microfinance. It also aims to
develop student’s understanding of the main objectives of microfinance and its role in economic development.

21 Course aims and outcomes:

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 A- Aims:

This Course attempts to provide students with the basic concepts and skills in Microfinance. It also aims to
develop student’s understanding of the main objectives of microfinance and its role in economic development.

B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe Microfinance and Microfinance Institutions systems.

2. Understand the content, Theoretical framework and the objectives of microfinance.

3. Discuss the role of Microfinance and Microfinance Institutions in economic development.

4. Discuss and understand the role of government and industry in financial inclusion.

5. Understand the role of donors in financial inclusion

6. Describe the financial services provided by microfinance institutions.

7. Understand the Payments and Delivery Systems of Microfinance Institutions.

8. Understand the Mechanisms of Financial Inclusion.

9. Discuss How Microfinance can meet the market.

22. Topic Outline and Schedule:

Teaching Evaluation
Week Lecture Topic References
Methods*/platform Methods**
Chapter 1: The
1.1 Evolving Financial  Textbook &
Landscape  Zoom  Participation Reading List
 Chapter 1: The
1 1.2 Evolving Financial  Textbook &
Landscape  Zoom  Discussion Reading List
Chapter 1: The
1.3 Evolving Financial  Textbook &
Landscape.  Zoom  Discussion Reading List
 Economics of  Participation &  Textbook &
2.1
Microfinance  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Economics of  Participation &  Textbook &
2 2.2
Microfinance  Zoom Discussion Reading List
Economics of  Participation &  Textbook &
2.3
Microfinance  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Economics of  Participation &  Textbook &
3.1
Microfinance  Zoom Discussion Reading List
3 Economics of  Participation &  Textbook &
3.2
Microfinance  Zoom Discussion Reading List
3.3  Economics of  Zoom  Participation &  Textbook &

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 Microfinance Discussion Reading List
The Role of
Government &
4.1 Industry in
Financial  Participation &  Textbook &
Inclusion.  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 The Role of
Government &
4 4.2 Industry in
Financial  Participation &  Textbook &
Inclusion.  Zoom Discussion Reading List
The Role of
Government &
4.3 Industry in
Financial  Participation &  Textbook &
Inclusion.  Zoom Discussion Reading List
The Role of
5.1 Donors in  Participation &  Textbook &
Financial Inclusion  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 The Role of
5 5.2 Donors in  Participation &  Textbook &
Financial Inclusion  Zoom Discussion Reading List
The Role of
5.3 Donors in  Participation &  Textbook &
Financial Inclusion  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &  Textbook &
6.1
Saving Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &  Textbook &
6 6.2
  Saving Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &  Textbook &
6.3
 Saving Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &   Textbook &
7.1
 Credit Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &   Textbook &
7 7.2
Credit Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &   Textbook &
7.3
 Credit Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &   Textbook &
8.1
Credit Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &   Textbook &
8 8.2
Credit Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &   Textbook &
8.3
 Credit Services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &    Textbook &
9.1
Insurance services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &    Textbook &
9 9.2
Insurance services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Insurance  Participation &    Textbook &
9.3
services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Insurance  Participation &    Textbook &
10.1
services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &    Textbook &
10 10.2
Insurance services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Participation &    Textbook &
10.3
Insurance services  Zoom Discussion Reading List
11 11.1 Payment Services   Zoom  Participation &  Textbook &
& Delivery Discussion Reading List

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 Channels
Payment Services
11.2 & Delivery  Participation &  Textbook &
Channels   Zoom Discussion Reading List
Payment Services
11.3 & Delivery  Participation &  Textbook &
Channels   Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Building Inclusive   Participation &
12.1
Financial Markets  Zoom Discussion  Market Data
 Building Inclusive   Participation &
12 12.2
Financial Markets  Zoom Discussion  Market Data
Building Inclusive   Participation &
12.3
Financial Markets  Zoom Discussion Market Data
  Microfinance   Participation &
13.1
Financial Analysis  Zoom Discussion  Market Data
  Microfinance   Participation &
13 13.2
Financial Analysis  Zoom Discussion  Market Data
  Microfinance   Participation &
13.3
Financial Analysis  Zoom Discussion  Market Data
Research Paper:
14.1 Microfinance    Participation &
Meets the Market  Zoom Discussion  Reading List
 Research Paper:
14 14.2 Microfinance    Participation &
Meets the Market  Zoom Discussion  Reading List
 Research Paper:
14.3 Microfinance    Participation &
Meets the Market  Zoom Discussion  Reading List
    Participation &  Textbook &
15.1
 Review  Zoom Discussion Reading List
    Participation &  Textbook &
15 15.2
 Review  Zoom Discussion Reading List
    Participation &  Textbook &
15.3
 Review  Zoom Discussion Reading List
 Teaching methods include: Synchronous lecturing/meeting; Asynchronous lecturing/meeting
 Evaluation methods include: Homework, Quiz, Exam, pre-lab quiz…etc

23 Evaluation Methods:

Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the following assessment
methods and requirements:

Evaluation Activity Mark Topic(s) Period (Week) Platform

       
Short Exams    30  TBA  6 & 10  Moodle
Assignments  20  TBA  12  Moodle
Final Exam 50 TBA 16 Moodle
         
         
         

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24 Course Requirements (e.g: students should have a computer, internet connection, webcam,
account on a specific software/platform…etc):

students should have a computer, internet connection

25 Course Policies:

A- Attendance policies: Students are not allowed to miss more than 15% of the classes during the semester.
Failing to meet this requirement will be dealt with according to the university disciplinary rules.

B- Absences from exams and submitting assignments on time: No Make Up Exams will be held.

C- Health and safety procedures: Students must follow the University of Jordan health instruction.

D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehavior: Cheating or Plagiarism will be treated
according to the University's rules and regulations.

E- Grading policy: According to The university grading requirements

F- Available university services that support achievement in the course: Platforms

26 References:

A- Required book(s), assigned reading and audio-visuals:

The New Handbook of Microfinance, and Institutional & Financial Perspective.

B- Recommended books, materials and media:

Will be provided and updated during the semester

27 Additional information:

Name of Course Coordinator: Muhanned Hussein Obeidat Signature: Muhanned H. Obeidat Date:
6/15/2020
Head of Curriculum Committee/Department: ---------------------------- Signature: --------------------------

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Head of Department: ------------------------------------------------------------ Signature: -----------------------

Head of Curriculum Committee/Faculty: ---------------------------------------- Signature: -------------------

Dean: ---------------------------------------------------------- Signature: -------------------------------------------

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