The Banking and Finance MBA is designed for individuals with degrees or relevant business experience who aim to deepen their expertise and advance their careers in the financial services sector. This program provides advanced executive training, focusing on contemporary management strategies and the latest developments within banks and financial services firms. It emphasizes practical application and real-world decision-making in the global financial industry, equipping graduates for key executive positions. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical insights, often incorporating case studies and input from industry practitioners. The university has a long-standing international reputation in banking and finance education, with a history of Master's programs in the field dating back to 1973.
The MBA program is structured into taught modules and a dissertation. The taught modules cover 120 credits, while the dissertation is valued at 60 credits. The structure varies slightly depending on the intake date.
Graduates are prepared for key executive positions within the financial services sector. The program aims to develop knowledgeable and capable executives ready to take on significant roles. Specific career outcomes include roles in banking, fund management, multinational companies, securities firms, regulatory bodies, and financial advisory services.
The program is suitable for graduates with professional experience in the financial sector, managers and accountants seeking to develop financial skills, individuals working in financial services, and graduates aspiring to a career in banking and finance.
No additional fees are charged for students undertaking the CFA pathway training.
Accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). Students may be entitled to claim exemptions for some professional examinations.