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MBA Program Overview
Banking & Risk Management
The global banking industry is currently undergoing major restructuring. Future managers will have to be aware of the
importance of the banking industry to the economy, key risk management techniques and the links between banks and
the more broadly defined finance industry. Of critical importance is that future bank managers have a holistic knowledge of
bank operations - including the credit, liquidity and market risk departments.
ESLSCA Master in Banking and Risk Management is intended for professionals working in the banking sector, with relevant
industry experience, who wish to increase their knowledge and expertise.
Program Objectives Learning Approach
The program is designed to develop professionals working in This program provides the opportunity to mix with other
the banking and finance industry to be able to compete in the attendees who are the rising leaders of their organizations. It
21st century. It provides you with the knowledge and skills to is designed to enhance your ability to address the broad set of
recognize and solve executive management problems and to issues you will face as a bank or financial industry executive,
implement solutions. With an industry undergoing such rapid working in a competitive and ever – changing market place.
change, highly developed leadership skills are required to meet Well designed curriculum helps to prepare you for real –life
the challenges in multiple changes occurring in the industry. situations within your own organization.
The program faculty includes many of the most important
Specifically, students will learn:
thinkers, practitioners, and experts in the financial service
• The fundamental and advanced aspects of domestic and industry. You will be exposed to highly intensive classroom
international bank operations settings, and a range of formal workshops to discuss and
• Essential financial and operational risk measurement and debate problems and solutions with faculty and fellow
management techniques students.
• How to utilize financial techniques and their uses within the
banking industry
• To apply analytical techniques to analyze operational
problems arising within banks
• To evaluate theory through critical appraisal of current
research in the area of banks
Career Direction
Global economic conditions in recent years have brought risk management to the forefront for companies and financial
institutions all over the world and as a result, there is a sustained demand for graduates with experience in this field.
The Master in Banking and Risk Management is an innovative, specialist degree that gives students a fundamental grasp
of an increasingly important area, and offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, helping graduates to develop a
highly sought after skill set.
Career Opportunities
The Master in Banking and Risk Management, is an ideal stepping stone to boost your career in the rapidly growing area
of banks and financial institutions. Job opportunities in the sector include areas such as credit market, interest rate and
operational risk management as well as opportunities with major financial consultancy companies.
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Admission Requirements
The Admission Committee welcomes applications from individuals who possess solid record of academic and professional
achievements and can demonstrate their ability and potential to do high quality academic work. We evaluate each candidate
on the basis of the following criteria:
1. A minimum of an undergraduate degree:
A bachelor or the equivalent, from a recognized institution of higher education and a solid record of academic achievements
on a consistent basis.
2. Evidence of managerial and professional potential:
The goal of the Admission Committee is to admit students who possess well-defined career goals and a high potential for
success at work. We glean applicants’ essays, letters of evaluation, and resume (C.V.) to ascertain a consistent pattern of
self-improvement, introducing change, and taking initiatives.
3. Personal qualities:
The Admission Committee looks for applicants who are mature, honest, intellectually curious, flexible, and personable.
Evidence of applicant’s personal qualities will be found in application essays, letters of evaluation and the resume.
4. Fluency in written and spoken English:
Applicants are required to take the TOEFL or the EAT (English Admission Test) where a minimum score of 500 (173 in the
computerized version) is considered satisfactory.
Test scores more than two years old are not considered valid
5. Work Experience:
Minimum of 4 years of experience in the Banking & Financial sector is required for admission or 7 years experience in non
banking and finance field.
Program Structure
Quarter One Quarter Two
Semester
Economics for Financial Services Provider BAN541 Accounting for Managers BAN552
1st
Bank Management BAN528 Contemporary Management BAN509
Quarter Three Quarter Four
Semester
Statistics for Decision Making BAN542 Financial Markets & Institutions BAN544
2nd
Corporate Finance BAN543 Investment & Portfolio Management BAN611
Quarter Five Quarter Six
Semester
Marketing Financial Services BAN545 Risk Management (Market and BAN547
3rd
Credit Risk Analysis (Risk Rating BAN529 Operation)
Seminar) Islamic Finance BAN539
Quarter Seven Quarter Eight
Semester
Retail Credit Risk Management BAN548 Contract & Trade Finance BAN551
4th
SME Banking BAN549 Bank Simulation & Seminar BAN553
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