Economics of Money and Banking
Economics of Money and Banking is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Economics. It is structured in 13 modules, over PT32H35M40.518S. Learners rate it 4.9/5 from 1.7K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Economics courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | PT32H35M40.518S |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.9★ (1.7K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
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Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
13 modulesThe 13-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across PT32H35M40.518S.
Module 1 · Introduction
Module 2 · Introduction, continued
Module 3 · Banking as a Clearing System
Module 4 · Banking as a Clearing System, continued
Module 5 · Banking as Market Making
Module 6 · Banking as Market Making, continued
Module 7 · Midterm review and exam
Module 8 · International Money and Banking
Module 9 · International Money and Banking, continued
Module 10 · Banking as Advance Clearing
Module 11 · Banking as Advance Clearing, continued
Module 12 · Money in the Real World
Module 13 · Final Exam
What learners rate it
Rated 4.9/5 by 1.7K learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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| Economics of Money and Banking This |
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4.9★ | Check price | PT32H35M40.518S | Highest rated (4.9★ from 1.7K reviews) |
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Common questions
How much does Economics of Money and Banking cost?
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Does Economics of Money and Banking come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Economics of Money and Banking take?
Coursera lists it at PT32H35M40.518S. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Economics of Money and Banking suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Economics of Money and Banking cover?
It is organised into 13 modules, starting with Introduction and going on to Introduction, continued, Banking as a Clearing System, Banking as a Clearing System, continued, Banking as Market Making, among others. The full outline is on this page.