BANGOR BUSINE SS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE PR OSPECTUS 2016 - 2018
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BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG UK Tel: +44 (0)1248 382085 (Admissions) Email: business.pg@bangor.ac.uk facebook.com/BangorBusinessSchool @BangorBizSchool
3 WELCOME TO BANGOR UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
Professor John Thornton Head of Bangor Business School
WELCOME Bangor Business School at Bangor University is one of the major European university schools for financial and banking studies. The School was ranked in the top 25% of business school in the UK for research “intensity� following the most recent Research Exercise Framework 2014 (REF). In combination with our 91% satisfaction rating in the 2015 National Student Survey, students electing to study at Bangor Business School can be confident of a world class academic and student experience.
The higher degree programmes offered at our campus in Bangor include taught Masters degrees in the fields of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Islamic Banking and Finance, Business, Management, Marketing, Consumer Psychology, Computer Science and Law. Students may also undertake research-led programmes leading to either an MPhil or PhD degree. Many of our degree programmes now provide the opportunity to follow the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination. The CFA has become the most respected and recognised professional qualification in finance in the world. If you already know Bangor and North Wales, you will also know that the School is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom. We are proud of what we can offer you, and we would like to help you make the right choice for your future.
BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOL
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FREE the cost of joining our societies & sports clubs
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UK University to offer MBA in Banking & Finance
in the UK for accommodation (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015)
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in the world for Banking research (RePEc, as of January 2016)
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student satisfaction rating (NSS 2015)
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in the UK for student experience (THE Student Experience Survey 2015)
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the number of nationalities who attend Bangor University
in the world for global outlook (Times Higher magazine 2015)
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Location Our Programmes Teaching Environment International Community Tuition Fees & Scholarships Entry Requirements, English Language Courses & How to Apply Programme Structure Difference between MSc & MA degrees CFA Level 1 Pathway Chartered Management Institute Accreditation Our Programmes Banking, Accounting & Finance programmes Business / Management programmes Marketing Programmes Islamic Banking & Finance programmes Law-related programmes Psychology-related programmes MBA Information Management MBA Environmental Management MSc International Media & Management Chartered Banker MBA - Part Time / Distance Learning programme Summer Project Research Degrees
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6 THE MENAI SUSPENSION BRIDGE
LOCATION Bangor University is situated in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the UK. Our location has been described as “the best university setting in the UK” (The Independent’s A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges).
The A55 expressway, which stretches along the North Wales coastline, provides fast and easy access to and from the main UK motorway network and makes some of the UK’s major cities easily accessible. bangor.ac.uk/business
DISTANCE FROM… Manchester
2 hours
Manchester International Airport
1.5 hours
London
3.5 hours
Liverpool
1.5 hour
Chester
1 hours
Dublin
3 hours
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OUR PROGRAMMES
MSc PROGRAMMES
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Accounting Accounting & Banking Accounting & Finance Banking & Finance Banking & Finance (Chartered Banker) Business with Consumer Psychology Finance International Banking International Finance International Media & Management Investment Management Islamic Banking & Finance Management & Finance
MBA PROGRAMMES
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Banking & Finance Banking & Law Environmental Management Finance Information Management International Business International Marketing Islamic Banking & Finance Law & Management Management
MA PROGRAMMES
• Banking & Finance • Banking & Finance (Chartered Banker) • Banking & Law • Business & Marketing • Business with Consumer Psychology • Finance • Islamic Banking & Finance • Management & Finance
LLM PROGRAMME
• Law & Banking
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES
• Chartered Banker MBA
RESEARCH DEGREES
• PhD, MPhil & MRes Preparing a Research Proposal
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Our alumni have held senior positions in public and private organisations worldwide, from Deutsche Bank to No. 10 Downing Street.
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“ When reviewing the various MBA programs available in the UK, I diligently reviewed Bangor Business School’s curriculum, their research commitment, the learning environment and the professors’ experience and expertise in the business field. The courses follow a very structured curriculum, and the professors are not merely lecturers, but also experts in the subject areas.” YOLANDA MCCOY, CHIEF ANALYST, CAYMAN ISLANDS MONETARY AUTHORITY bangor.ac.uk/business
THE ‘PONTIO’ ARTS AND INNOVATION CENTRE AT BANGOR UNIVERSITY
A brand new social hub for students as well as an internationally significant centre for learning, innovation and the performing arts, which opened at the end of 2015. In addition to being a new home for our Students’ Union, it includes a theatre, studio theatre, cinema, lecture theatres, exhibition spaces, bar and cafés. pontio.co.uk
11 TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
TEACHING ENVIRONMENT Our smaller class sizes and emphasis on individual attention create a teaching environment where students can truly fulfil their potential.
TEACHING METHODS
Teaching is mostly lecture based supported by seminars which help to prompt group interaction and ensure every student is encouraged to contribute to discussions. A typical seminar size is between 10 and 15 students. Seminar-based teaching enables lecturers and students to investigate topics in greater depth, and to develop critical thinking and solution-based learning skills. It also allows lecturers to closely monitor each individual’s progress.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Most Business modules are assessed by essay or assignment and an examination. Some modules will also include other methods of assessment such as business planning, group assignments, elevator pitches etc.
GUEST SPEAKERS AND RESEARCH SEMINARS
A series of external guest speakers adds an extra dimension to teaching, and facilitates independent learning outside the classroom. These events are also an excellent opportunity for students to meet practitioners from a variety of careers.
BLACKBOARD
Blackboard is the University’s virtual learning environment. Here, you will be able to access course notes and learning materials both off and on campus.
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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
Students from countries worldwide choose to study at Bangor University every year, and make up 12% of the student population. The affordable cost of living and the low crime rate make Bangor a popular choice for both students and their families.
MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY
We welcome applications from students from all over the world, and are proud to have a multinational student body with representation from Bangladesh, China, Ghana, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and a number of other countries.
International students bring an added dimension to the classroom, drawing from their knowledge of their home countries and contributing to a comparative study of systems and practices worldwide.
SUPPORT
We are highly aware of the challenges that face international students in moving away from home to study. The University’s dedicated International Student Welfare Adviser offers support to students prior to arrival and throughout their time in Bangor. bangor.ac.uk/international/support
AIRPORT PICK-UP
In order to take away some of the stress of arriving into a new country for the first time, Bangor University offers an airport pick-up service for students arriving into Manchester International Airport. This service is available in both January and September. bangor.ac.uk/ international/support/airportpickup
MEET US IN YOUR COUNTRY
Bangor University has a network of representatives worldwide who can offer help and support with the application process. To see the representatives we have in your country, please visit bangor.ac.uk/ international/countries
In addition, staff from the University frequently visit overseas countries to meet prospective students. Find out when a staff member will be visiting your country at bangor.ac.uk/ international/visits bangor.ac.uk/business
13 TUITION FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS
TUITION FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS The following tuition fees were correct at the time of going to print (January 2016). Please check the website for the latest information: bangor.ac.uk/business/ postgrad/fees
SCHOLARSHIPS
UK/EU Students: • Gold and Silver scholarships worth £5,000 and £2,000, respectively, are offered to full-time UK and EU students who wish to study for a MSc, MBA or MA programme. An application pack will be sent to all UK/EU applicants who are offered a place to study on one of these programmes. • Interim deadline: 1st March • Final Deadline: 1st July • For January intake applicants: 1st December Bangor Graduates: • Bangor graduates who proceed directly onto a full-time Masters degree at Bangor University will automatically be entitled to a discount on the tuition fee. • Home/EU graduates discount: £500. • International graduates discount: £1,000.
TUITION FEES DEGREE
UK/EU (per annum)
INTERNATIONAL (per annum)
MBA
£11,500
£14,300
MSc & MA
£8,100
£13,300
PhD & MPhil
£4,052
£14,500
International Students: • All international applicants who are offered a place to study on our Masters or research programmes will be automatically considered for a scholarship worth at least £2,500 per year. Outstanding candidates will be considered for a £5,000 scholarship. There is no need to apply for one of these scholarships: awards will be stated on the offer letter. • Bangor University offers a limited number of Full Tuition Fee Waiver scholarships. To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must have already achieved a First Class Honours degree or equivalent, and also meet other eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates will be sent a scholarship application pack by email. • Closing date: 31st March • Please check the website for the closing date for January intake Other Scholarships: visit bangor.ac.uk/ business/scholarships for details of other University scholarships and external sources of funding. bangor.ac.uk/business
14 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & HOW TO APPLY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & HOW TO APPLY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS We usually require a minimum second class undergraduate (i.e. Bachelor) degree in a relevant subject, such as economics, finance, accounting, business or management from an approved university, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification or relevant practical experience may be accepted. • Business / Management / Marketing Most subjects are accepted including the usual business school subjects, science and engineering, arts and humanities, social sciences and law. • Banking / Finance A related background is desirable in any subject delivered within business schools such as banking, finance, accounting, economics, business, management, marketing, international trade. For some Finance programmes, a prior knowledge of statistics or mathematics is required. • Accounting Previous undergraduate knowledge of Accounting or work experience is essential. • Business with Consumer Psychology or Consumer Psychology with Business A background in Business, Psychology or a related discipline is required. • Law with Management or Banking A Bachelor degree in Law or a Business subject is acceptable. bangor.ac.uk/business
• Information Management A Bachelor degree in a Business or Science subject is acceptable. This course is not suitable for applicants with a Computing Bachelor degree. • Environmental Management A bachelor degree in Environmental Science or a Business subject is acceptable. For all MBA degrees, a record of work experience is desirable but not essential. Students from all over the world have chosen to study at Bangor Business School for many years. We are familiar with overseas education systems, and we are experienced in making offers of entry based on qualifications awarded worldwide. If you wish to discuss your eligibility with us before proceeding with an application, please contact business.pg@bangor.ac.uk
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES
International students are generally required to provide evidence of their English language proficiency, and we normally require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with no element below 5.5. You may be exempt from the IELTS requirement if: • You are a national of a majority English-speaking country; • You have graduated from a university in a majority English-speaking country; • You have achieved the equivalent Pearson (PTE), Cambridge Advanced/Professional Test or Trinity College London ISE II/ISE III Language Test score. If you haven’t achieved the required English language level… …You can do so by undertaking a pre-sessional course at our English Language Centre before starting your academic programme. For courses that require IELTS 6.0, choose your current score from the table below to find the right course for you:
SEPTEMBER INTAKE LEVEL SCORE NEEDED
COURSE (WEEKS)
DATE
COST
4.0 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
42 weeks
September - September
£9,700
4.5 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
30 weeks
September - June
£7,650
4.5 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
30 weeks
January - September (includes 4 week break)
£7,500
5.0 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
19 weeks
January - June
£4,750
5.0 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
20 weeks
April - September
£4,750
5.5 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
12 weeks
June - September
£3,100
5.5 (with reading & writing no lower than 5.5)
6.0
8 weeks
July - September
£2,100
6.0 (with only 1 element lower than 5.5)
6.0
4 weeks
August - September
£1,100
YOUR LEVEL
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JANUARY INTAKE LEVEL SCORE NEEDED
COURSE (WEEKS)
DATE
COST
5.0 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
24 weeks
June - December
£4,750
5.5 (no element below 4.0)
6.0
12 weeks
September - December
£3,100
5.5 (with reading & writing no lower than 5.5)
6.0
8 weeks
October - December
£2,100
6.0 (with only 1 element lower than 5.5)
6.0
4 weeks
November - December
£1,100
YOUR LEVEL
At the end of the course, you will not be required to undertake a further external English test. Our highly experienced and qualified staff will conduct a test and provide an official report to the University. Further English language support is available throughout the year in specially prepared courses for international students, including academic writing classes. ELCOS (English Language Centre for Overseas Students) T: +44 (0)1248 382252 E: elcos@bangor.ac.uk elcos.bangor.ac.uk *All information within this brochure was correct at time of going to print (January 2016). Minor changes may occur to reflect recent developments. bangor.ac.uk/business
17 APPLICATION PROCEDURE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applications should be made via our online application system. International candidates may also apply online with the help of an authorised representative or agent. To find details of our representatives in your country, visit bangor.ac.uk/ international/countries
You will need to include copies of the following documents with your application: • Further/Higher Education academic certificates (this does not apply to Bangor University graduates) • IELTS or English language proficiency certificate (for those whose first language is not Welsh or English) • A minimum of one reference letter from a suitable referee • Letter confirming financial award (if your studies are being sponsored by an external source) • Your passport (international applicants only) Candidates applying for a PhD or MPhil programme must also include a research proposal of 1,500-2,500 words outlining your intended research.
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Deadline Applications to taught postgraduate degrees (MSc, MBA and MA) can be submitted at any time leading up to the start of your course, but we recommend applying early, especially if you require a visa to study in the UK. Research degrees can, subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisory team, be started at any time during the academic year. Likewise, applications may be submitted at any point in the year. For further information about the application process, see: bangor.ac.uk/courses/ postgrad/application
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
TAUGHT POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (MSc, MBA & MA) These programmes consist of two parts, are 180 credits and are full time (except Chartered Banker MBA, please see page 51 for more information on this programme). Some programmes can be completed in either 12 months or 10 months, and some programmes offer both a September and January start – please see page 23 for details of which courses can be completed in 10 months and which have a January intake.
The taught modules are valued at 120 credits. Continuous assessment is an integral part of all taught modules, and the assessment method varies between modules.
The Summer project is valued at 60 credits, is undertaken during the period of June to September and consists of one of the following:
DISSERTATION FINANCIAL SEMINAR (between SERIES (FSS) (available for 12,000 &15,000 the following programmes) words) ALL MSc MBA & MA programmes EXCEPT MBA Information Management
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MSc Accounting MSc Accounting & Banking MSc Accounting & Finance MSc / MA Banking & Finance MSc / MA Finance MSc International Banking MSc International Finance MSc Investment Management MSc / MA Islamic Banking & Finance MSc / MA Management & Finance
APPLIED BUSINESS PROJECTS (ABP) (available for the following programmes) MBA Banking & Finance MA Banking & Law MBA Banking & Law MA Business & Marketing MBA Finance MBA Information Management MBA International Business MBA International Marketing MBA Islamic Banking & Finance MBA Law & Management MBA Management
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As an alternative to FSS or ABP, students can follow a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preparation course alongside research seminars (see page 21). January intake: Taught modules are undertaken in the period of January to June and September to January and will involve the study of 120 credits. The summer project is valued at 60 credits and is undertaken during the period of June to September. September intake: Taught modules are undertaken in the period of September to June and will involve the study of 120 credits. The summer project is valued at 60 credits and is undertaken during the period of June to September. Research degrees: All research students are allocated a supervisory team with a research interest in the chosen topic of study. Your supervisors will provide advice on everything from start to finish, such as how to access the literature in your field and how to choose research methods. • MPhil: An MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree is usually 2 years full-time, or 3 years part-time. Candidates must successfully complete an approved programme of supervised research, and present their results in a thesis of up to 60,000 words.
• PhD: A PhD degree is usually 3 years full-time, or 4-5 years part-time. Candidates are expected to present the results of their research in a thesis of up to 100,000 words which represents a significant original contribution to knowledge in the subject area studied, and to undergo a viva voce examination.
For further information about research degrees, see page 58.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MSc & MA DEGREES? The availability of parallel MSc and MA degrees in several of our Banking, Finance and Management programme titles allows you to choose between registering for a more technical MSc degree (including a compulsory element in Financial Econometrics and/or Financial Modelling), and a less technical MA degree. The MSc degrees are suitable for applicants with some previous background in mathematics, statistics or econometrics, while the MA degrees are suitable for applicants who prefer to adopt a more qualitative approach to their studies. However, all of these degrees include a compulsory module in Research Methods, which includes coverage of selected quantitative research techniques. Provided you are registered for the correct modules for your chosen degree, it is possible to transfer between any of the MSc and MA degrees during the first two weeks following your initial registration.
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21 CFA LEVEL 1 PATHWAY
CFA LEVEL 1 PATHWAY Most of our degree programmes provide the opportunity to follow the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both September-intake and January-intake students). The CFA has become the most respected and recognised professional qualification in finance in the world. Holders of the CFA charter typically proceed to careers in areas such as risk management, financial analysis and advisory, portfolio management and consultancy. Students undertaking this pathway will take a module titled Financial Research and CFA Series during the summer period. Students will attend research seminars in June to be followed by specialist training for the Level 1 CFA exam provided by Fitch Learning, who are a well-recognised and accredited provider of CFA education. The teaching will include two days of Research Seminars in June and five two-day blocks of training plus an additional two-day block of revision provided across July and August. Assessments will follow the seminars and the CFA training. The CFA Level 1 pathway is available on the following programmes:
MSc
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MSc Accounting MSc Accounting & Banking MSc Accounting & Finance MSc Banking & Finance MSc Finance MSc International Banking MSc International Finance MSc Investment Management MSc Management & Finance MSc Islamic Banking & Finance
MBA
• MBA Banking & Finance • MBA Finance • MBA Islamic Banking & Finance
MA
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MA Banking & Finance MA Finance MA Management & Finance MA Islamic Banking & Finance
CFA FEES
Students undertaking this pathway will incur an additional cost of £1,500, payable to Bangor University (please refer to page 13 for information about our Tuition Fees). Students will also be required to enrol with the CFA Institute and register for the exam. Payment of these enrolment and examination fees is directly to the CFA Institute. For further details: bangor.ac.uk/business/CFA-pathway bangor.ac.uk/business
22 CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE ACCREDITATION
CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE ACCREDITATION The following programmes offered by Bangor Business School are Chartered Management Institute (CMI) dual accredited*: • • • • • • •
MBA Management MBA Law & Management MBA International Marketing MBA International Business MBA Information Management MBA Environmental Management MSc Business with Consumer Psychology
By adding a CMI qualification to your Bangor Business School qualification, you will benefit from: • Two for one - When you complete your studies you’ll have your Bangor Business School qualification and a CMI qualification. • Theory into practice - CMI qualifications are highly regarded by employers and demonstrate the practical skills needed to perform in the workplace. • The stamp of approval - CMI qualifications are linked to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and European Qualification Framework, so you can be assured that the qualification you are taking is of the highest standard.
• MSc Management & Finance • MA Management & Finance • MA Business with Consumer Psychology • MA Business & Marketing
As well as an additional qualification, membership of CMI provides you with a wealth of management resources and support such as mentoring and networking opportunities, access to the online ‘Find a Job Service’ and Management library. For a full list of membership benefits, go to: managers.org.uk/individuals/becomea-member/membership-benefits Please Note: There will be no additional fee for your CMI qualification – it will be included in your Bangor University tuition fees. *from 2017 onwards
CMI (Chartered Management Institute) is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence. It is the only organisation awarding Chartered Manager status, the hallmark of any professional manager, and encompasses a membership community more than 100,000. bangor.ac.uk/business
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OUR PROGRAMMES The information on the following pages (23-53) was correct at the time of going to print (January 2016).
MSc PROGRAMMES
Please refer to the website for up-to-date information relating to our programmes and modules: bangor.ac.uk/business/ postgraduate-courses
JANUARY 10 MONTH OPTION INTAKE (Only available for September intake)
CFA PATHWAY OPTION* (NOT available for 10 month programmes)
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MBA PROGRAMMES
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KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
LLM PROGRAMME
Law & Banking
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME Chartered Banker MBA
JANUARY INTAKE
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
10 MONTH OPTION (Only available for September intake)
CFA PATHWAY OPTION* (NOT available for 10 month programmes)
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* CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway available as part of these programmes for both September-intake and January - intake students. See page 21 for more information. All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this prospectus is correct at time of printing (January 2016) but any minor changes will be reflected on the web site.
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26 BANKING, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
BANKING, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE All programmes offer September and January intake, unless otherwise stated. • • • • • • • • • • •
MSc Accounting MSc Accounting & Finance MSc Accounting & Banking MSc / MA Banking & Finance MSc / MA Finance MSc / MA Management & Finance MSc International Banking * MSc International Finance * MSc Investment Management * MBA Banking & Finance MBA Finance
* Does not currently offer January intake • These degree programmes provide the opportunity to follow the prestigious CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both Septemberintake and January-intake students). • The CFA pathway is not available for students choosing the 10 month programmes. These degrees have been designed with two objectives in mind. Firstly, to emphasise the practical application of methods and techniques to a variety of situations in accounting, banking, finance, business and management. Secondly, to provide you with a technical knowledge that will enhance your employability and/or enable you to proceed to a higher research degree. bangor.ac.uk/business
The MSc and MA programmes in Accounting, Banking and Finance offer a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in the financial and corporate sectors, and to study advanced theory and practice relating to accounting, banking and finance. The aim of the programmes is to provide graduates and other individuals that have practical accounting and financial training with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a senior level professional career in accounting, financial services, or in related sectors of the economy. The MBA in Banking and Finance and MBA Finance will develop knowledgeable and capable executives, who will move quickly into key positions in the financial sector. The degrees focus on the financial and strategic management of banks and other financial institutions. You will gain practical insight and skills in a range of financial and strategic management topics in financial services. We invite practitioners to share their views and experiences. Case studies and contemporary issues figure prominently in the programme.
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KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MSc ACCOUNTING Compulsory modules:
Optional modules (choose 2)
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Accounting Theory Research Methods International Taxation: Policy & Practice Advanced Auditing & Assurance Management Accounting Advanced Financial Reporting & Regulation
Corporate Risk Management Financial Analysis International Financial Management Islamic Accounting & Financial Reporting
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Compulsory modules:
Optional modules (choose 2)
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International Financial Markets Accounting Theory Research Methods Financial Analysis Advanced Financial Reporting & Regulation • Management Accounting
Financial Econometrics International Financial Management Corporate Risk Management Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management • Islamic Accounting & Financial Reporting • Advanced Auditing & Assurance • Merger & Acquisition
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
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KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MSc ACCOUNTING & BANKING Compulsory modules:
Optional modules (choose 2)
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(Choose 1) • Financial Institutions Strategic Management • Financial Stability (Choose 1) • International Financial Management • Corporate Risk Management • Management Accounting
International Banking Accounting Theory Research Methods Bank Financial Management Financial Analysis Advanced Financial Reporting & Regulation
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
MSc BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules:
Optional modules (choose 3)
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International Financial Markets International Banking Research Methods Bank Financial Management Financial Econometrics
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
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Financial Institutions Strategic Management Banking & Development Financial Modelling Financial Engineering Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability
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MA BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory modules:
Optional modules (choose 3)
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• Financial Analysis • Financial Institutions Strategic Management • Banking & Development • Corporate Risk Management • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management • Merger & Acquisition • Financial Stability
International Financial Markets International Financial Management International Banking Research Methods Bank Financial Management
60 credits from: • MA Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
MSc FINANCE Compulsory modules:
Optional modules (choose 2)
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• International Financial Management * • Financial Analysis • Financial Institutions Strategic Management • Corporate Risk Management * • Merger & Acquisition
International Financial Markets Financial Modelling Research Methods Financial Econometrics Financial Engineering Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
* Students on the 10 month programme must take these modules and an additional 2 60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Applied Financial Projects (30 credits)* • Financial Research & CFA Series * Students on the 10 month programme only will take this module
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MA FINANCE Compulsory modules:
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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• Financial Analysis * • Financial Institutions Strategic Management * • Financial Modelling * • Advanced Financial Reporting & Regulation * • Merger & Acquisition * • Financial Stability
International Financial Markets International Financial Management Corporate Risk Management Research Methods Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
* Students on the 10 month programme must take these modules 60 credits from: • MA Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Applied Financial Projects (30 credits)* • Financial Research & CFA Series * Students on the 10 month programme only will take this module
MSc MANAGEMENT & FINANCE Compulsory modules:
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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International Financial Management International Strategic Management Organisations & People Research Methods New Venture Creation International Financial Markets Financial Econometrics
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series bangor.ac.uk/business
Knowledge Management Financial Analysis Financial Modelling Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management • Merger & Acquisition
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MA MANAGEMENT & FINANCE Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 1)
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• Knowledge Management • Financial Analysis • Public Sector Management
International Financial Management International Strategic Management Organisations & People Research Methods New Venture Creation International Financial Markets Merger & Acquisition
60 credits from: • MA Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
MSc INTERNATIONAL BANKING (Does not currently offer January intake) Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
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• Financial Institutions Strategic Management • Financial Econometrics • Financial Modelling
Banking & Development International Banking Financial Stability Research Methods Bank Financial Management Financial Engineering
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
MSc INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (Does not currently offer January intake) Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (choose 2)
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International Financial Markets International Financial Management Research Methods Financial Econometrics Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management • Current Issues International Finance
Financial Institutions Strategic Management Banking & Development Financial Modelling * Financial Engineering International Tax: Policy & Practice *
* Students on the 10 month programme must take these modules and an additional 2 60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Applied Financial Projects (30 credits)* • Financial Research & CFA Series * Students on the 10 month programme only will take this module bangor.ac.uk/business
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MSc INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (Does not currently offer January intake) Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
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International Financial Markets Financial Modelling Research Methods Financial Analysis Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management • Current Issues - International Finance
International Financial Management * Financial Econometrics Financial Engineering Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability *
* Students on the 10 month programme must take these modules and an additional 2 60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Applied Financial Projects (30 credits)* • Financial Research & CFA Series * Students on the 10 month programme only will take this module
MBA BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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International Banking Organisations & People Management Research Bank Financial Management Financial Institutions Strategic Management
International Financial Management Banking & Development International Strategic Management Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability
60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects • Financial Research & CFA Series
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Bangor Business School was the first UK University to offer an MBA in Banking and Finance.
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MBA FINANCE Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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International Financial Markets International Financial Management Organisations & People Management Research Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
Financial Institutions Strategic Management Banking & Development International Strategic Management * Financial Modelling * Merger & Acquisition * Financial Stability
* Students on the 10 month programme must take these modules and an additional 2 60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects • Applied Financial Projects (30 Credits) * • Financial Research & CFA Series * Students on the 10 month programme only will take this module
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BANKING & FINANCE (CHARTERED BANKER) Both programmes offer September and January intakes.
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MSc Banking and Finance (Chartered Banker) MA Banking and Finance (Chartered Banker)
These courses are fully accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute which means you will graduate with a dual award: an MSc or MA Banking and Finance and the Chartered Banker Diploma, which is the gold standard for professional bankers and is the highest award available in the banking world. We are proud to be in a small select group of business schools to offer this dual qualification. These degree programmes will provide students with advanced level management and business training relating to practical managerial areas in the banking and finance area. This involves issues surrounding the running of banking/financial firms including: bank financial and strategic management, banking and financial sector development, bank and corporate performance, analysing the main features of financial systems and markets. It will also develop students’ academic and managerial skills in the banking/financial services area and become familiar with the latest strategic, managerial and industrial developments in the financial services industry. These programmes will equip participants for career promotion and employment in the financial sector by developing and enhancing a range of advanced general transferable intellectual and study skills, as well as enhancing lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society at large. bangor.ac.uk/business
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KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MSc BANKING & FINANCE (CHARTERED BANKER) Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 1)
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International Financial Markets International Banking Credit & Lending * Research Methods Bank Financial Management Financial Econometrics Financial Ethics & Regulation *
Financial Analysis Financial Institutions Strategic Management Financial Modelling Financial Engineering Islamic Banking Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series * These modules must be taken and passed at 50% in order to achieve a qualification with Chartered Banker accreditation
MA BANKING & FINANCE (CHARTERED BANKER) Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 1)
• International Financial Management • International Banking • Credit & Lending * • Research Methods • International Financial Markets • Bank Financial Management • Financial Ethics & Regulation *
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Financial Analysis Financial Institutions Strategic Management Corporate Risk Management Islamic Banking Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability
60 credits from: • MA Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series * These modules must be taken and passed at 50% in order to achieve a qualification with Chartered Banker accreditation Please note: The tuition fees will include a premium of approximately £1,500 over the standard Bangor Business School fees for MSc/MA programmes. This arises because of the fees being paid to the accreditation body (Institute of Chartered Bankers).
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BUSINESS / MANAGEMENT Both programmes offer September and January intakes.
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MBA International Business MBA Management
The MBA in International Business and MBA in Management emphasise professional and vocational development. You will develop an understanding of higher-level business and managerial skills and concepts, and their application in practical situations. You will be taught and will learn through a balanced curriculum, including theory, workshops, and case studies taken from the world stage. The programmes focus on developing your academic, business and managerial skills. An important objective is to provide relevant analytical training in the latest strategic managerial and industrial developments in both the public and private sectors. bangor.ac.uk/business
The MBA in International Business provides an international outlook and encourages an understanding of the particular demands and restrictions of managing business globally. Students will learn how culture can influence management subjects such as finance, marketing and entrepreneurship.
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 1)
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• International Financial Management • Contemporary Issues in Management • Consumer Behaviour in a Global & Digital World • Current Issues - International Finance • International Marketing Communication • Global Brand Management
Marketing Strategy International Strategic Management Management Research Organisations and People Finance for Managers International Business Global Culture & Management
60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects
MBA MANAGEMENT Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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Marketing Strategy International Strategic Management Management Research Organisations & People Finance for Managers
New Venture Creation Knowledge Management International Financial Management Contemporary Issues in Management Public Sector Management
60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects
“ Bangor Business School is a leading school in teaching and research. Students worldwide are attracted to Bangor Business School by its reputation for high quality and expertise. The lecturers and staff in the school are a fantastic group and incredibly welcome to all students.” MINA TAJVIDI, PHD IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES bangor.ac.uk/business
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MARKETING Both programmes offer September and January intakes.
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MBA International Marketing MA Business & Marketing
The MBA International Marketing and MA Business and Marketing degrees are designed for graduates wishing to start, or further develop, careers in marketing. They explore the principles, theoretical concepts and practice of marketing within the context of business and management. Both programmes focus on developing academic and applied skills in Marketing including advertising, brand management and loyalty, customer service, public relations and market research. The programmes will also develop students’ knowledge and skills across a broader range of business and management subjects within the local, national and global contexts. Bangor Business School operates a Chartered Institute of Marketing student chapter which enables students to become involved in real life issues and enjoy hands-on experience of Marketing. bangor.ac.uk/business
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KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MBA INTERNATIONAL MARKETING Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 1)
• International Strategic Management Marketing Strategy • Organisations & People Management Research Global Brand Management International Marketing Consumer Behaviour in a Global & Digital World • International Marketing Communication • Marketing Analysis • • • • •
60 credits from: • International Marketing Project with Client Companies • Applied Business Projects
MA BUSINESS & MARKETING Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 1)
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• Knowledge Management • Contemporary Issues in Management • Consumer Behaviour in a Global & Digital World • Public Sector Management • Marketing Analysis • Global Brand Management
Marketing Strategy International Strategic Management Management Research Organisations & People New Venture Creation International Marketing International Marketing Communication
60 credits from: • MA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects
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ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE All programmes offer September and January intakes.
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MSc Islamic Banking & Finance MA Islamic Banking & Finance MBA Islamic Banking & Finance
These degree programmes provide the opportunity to follow the prestigious CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both September- intake and January-intake students). Over the past two or three decades, Islamic banking and finance has emerged as a new and alternative model for financial intermediation. Islamic banking and finance has gained credibility and has spread worldwide to become a preferred model for one-fifth of the world’s population. These taught MSc, MA and MBA degrees offer an opportunity to study the structure of Islamic banking and finance, including its theoretical foundations, products and performance, Islamic financial instruments and risk management issues. These and other topics will be studied within the wider context of the banking and finance industry worldwide. The MSc is suitable for candidates with some previous background in mathematics, statistics or econometrics, while the MA is suitable for candidates who prefer a less quantitative approach to their studies. The MBA aims to develop executives who will progress quickly to senior management positions in financial institutions that transact business on Islamic principles.
MSc ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
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International Financial Markets International Banking Islamic Finance Research Methods Financial Econometrics Islamic Banking
60 credits from: • MSc Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series bangor.ac.uk/business
Financial Institutions Strategic Management Corporate Risk Management Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management Islamic Accounting & Financial Reporting Islamic Insurance Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability
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KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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International Financial Markets International Banking Islamic Finance Research Methods Islamic Banking
Bank Financial Management Financial Institutions Strategic Management Corporate Risk Management Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management Islamic Accounting & Financial Reporting Islamic Insurance Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability
60 credits from: • MA Dissertation • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research & CFA Series
MBA ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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International Banking Management Research Islamic Finance Organisations & People Islamic Banking
Marketing Strategy Banking & Development International Strategic Management Islamic Accounting & Financial Reporting Islamic Insurance Merger & Acquisition Financial Stability
60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects • Financial Research & CFA Series
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LAW
All programmes offer September and January intakes.
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MBA Law & Management MBA Banking & Law MA Banking & Law LLM Law & Banking
In today’s global, competitive marketplace, the successful corporate executive needs to understand how the legal system and legal regulation can impact on their own area of expertise. Accordingly, Bangor Business School and Bangor Law School have joined forces to offer an innovative suite of interdisciplinary MBA and MA programmes, with teaching jointly delivered by Business and Law staff. The MBA in Law and Management emphasises both professional and vocational development, as well as an awareness of key legal and regulatory issues that play a central role in the successful management of modern enterprises of all types and sizes. You will develop an understanding of higher-level managerial skills and concepts, and their application in practical situations. You will have the opportunity to examine the law and regulation that affects business in a wide range of key areas. An important objective is to provide relevant analytical training in the latest strategic, managerial, legal and commercial developments in both public and private sectors. bangor.ac.uk/business
The MBA in Banking and Law will develop knowledgeable and capable banking executives and banking lawyers. The degree focuses on the financial and strategic management of banks and other financial institutions, as well as the increasingly complex legal and regulatory structures within which banks and their executives have to operate. The legal issues will cover a wide range of topics at UK, EU and international level. You will gain practical insight and skills in a range of financial, legal and strategic management topics in the supply of international financial services as well as key Law subjects which have a direct impact on Banking practice. Case studies and contemporary issues figure prominently in the programme. The MA in Banking and Law is an interdisciplinary programme that will enable the student to study key legal and regulatory developments affecting the financial sector. This includes the regulation of financial services, security instruments, corporate finance, arbitration and other issues affecting modern banks at UK, EU and international level. The LLM Law & Banking is designed to equip students with a general yet comprehensive education in a range of areas within International Banking Law and to respond effectively to the wide range of intellectual and professional challenges facing contemporary Banking Lawyers.
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Bangor Law School is ranked No 1 Law School in Wales GUARDIAN 2015
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MBA LAW & MANAGEMENT Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
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Comparative Corporate Governance Management Research Organisations and People Finance for Managers
Marketing Strategy Knowledge Management Strategic Management Contemporary Issues in Management
Optional Modules (Choose 2) • Competition Law • Marine Insurance • Intellectual Property Law • International Banking & Capital Markets Law • International Commercial Arbitration • International Taxation Law • Employment Law 60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects
MBA BANKING & LAW Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 2)
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International Banking Management Research Organisations and People Bank Financial Management International Banking & Capital Markets Law • Financial Institutions Strategic Management 60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects
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Competition Law Marine Insurance Intellectual Property Law International Commercial Arbitration Comparative Corp. Governance International Taxation Law Employment Law EU Internal Market Law
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MA BANKING & LAW Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 1)
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• Merger & Acquisition • Financial Stability
International Banking Research Methods Bank Financial Management International Banking & Capital Markets Law • Financial Institutions Strategic Management
Optional Modules (Choose 2) • Competition Law • Marine Insurance • Intellectual Property Law • International Commercial Arbitration • Comparative Corporate Governance • International Taxation Law • Employment Law • EU Internal Market Law
60 credits from: • MA Dissertation • Applied Business Projects
LLM LAW & BANKING Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 6)
• Legal Research Methods • International Banking & Capital Markets Law
(Choose 4-5) • Competition Law • Marine Insurance • International Commercial Arbitration • Comparative Corporate Governance • Employment Law • EU Internal Market Law (Choose 1-2) • Bank Financial Management • Financial Institutions Strategic Management • Banking and Development • International Banking • Corporate Risk Management • Islamic Finance • Islamic Banking • Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management
60 credits from: • LLM Dissertation
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PSYCHOLOGY
These programmes do not currently offer January intake.
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MSc / MA Business with Consumer Psychology MSc / MA Consumer Psychology with Business
These Masters degrees in Business with Consumer Psychology are designed for graduates wishing to start, or further develop, careers in Business and Consumer Psychology. The programmes are delivered by schools which enjoy an international reputation in their respective fields. The marriage of these disciplines is a natural one: understanding human behaviour, and specifically consumer behaviour, is essential for commercial success. The Business with Consumer Psychology degrees place a stronger emphasis on business, leading to a business-related Dissertation. The Consumer Psychology with Business degrees involve specialisation in Consumer Psychology, leading to a Dissertation in this subject area. Candidates may choose an MA or an MSc route, differentiated by the nature of the Dissertation. The MA Dissertation involves an extended literature review, while the MSc Dissertation is based upon empirical research.
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KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management
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Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
MSc / MA BUSINESS WITH CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 3)
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Consumer Psychology: Theory * Marketing Strategy Nudges & Behaviour Change * Management Research Applied Consumer Psychology *
Finance for Managers New Venture Creation Contemporary Issues in Management International Marketing Consumers in a Global & Digital World International Marketing Communication Marketing Analysis Global Brand Management
60 credits from: • Research Dissertation * * These modules must be passed in order to successfully pass the year/level.
MSc / MA CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY WITH BUSINESS Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules (Choose 4)
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Proposal I * Consumer Psychology: Theory * Nudges & Behaviour Change * Applied Consumer Psychology *
Marketing Strategy Finance for Managers New Venture Creation International Business International Strategic Management Management Research Contemporary Issues in Management Organisations and People International Marketing Global Culture & Management Public Sector Management International Marketing Communication Marketing Analysis Global Brand Management
60 credits from: • Research Dissertation* * These modules must be passed in order to successfully pass the year/level. bangor.ac.uk/business
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MBA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT This programme does not currently offer January intake. Effective information management is key to the success of any organisation. The MBA Information Management develops knowledgeable and capable executives who will become managers in the IT industry, or in companies in other sectors. The aim of the programme is to provide graduates with a range of management knowledge and skills, together with a thorough foundation in information management, information technology, and its commercial applications. The programme includes topical case studies, and reflects contemporary developments within the sector. The course is suitable for graduates in a wide range of disciplines, including Engineering, Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is designed for students with little or no background in Computer Science. Applicants who hold a Bachelor degree in Computer Science (or a closely related subject) are advised to apply for one of the Masters programmes in the School of Computer Science. bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ computer-science
KEY • Accounting • Banking • Finance • Management bangor.ac.uk/business
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Compulsory Modules • • • • • • • •
Database Systems Web Technologies International Strategic Management Management Research Organisations and People Finance for Managers Technologies for Internet Systems Information Systems
60 credits from: • Applied Business projects and Computing Project
Law Marketing Consumer Psychology Information Management
• Research & Statistical Methods • Environmental Management • International Media Management
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MBA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT This programme is available for September and January intakes. The role of the corporate environmental manager is becoming increasingly complex and strategic. Corporate social and environmental responsibility is becoming prominent in consumer demand and a pre-requisite for tender eligibility. This necessitates a more sophisticated environmental manager who can interpret legislative and audit requirements and deliver them in a manner conducive to continued economic development, whilst recognising the market trends. The aim of this programme is to develop skills in the delivery of economic activities related to environment, green technology and sustainability. The programme includes highly topical case studies from across these sectors reflecting changing strategies and alternative approaches. The course is suitable for graduates in a wide range of disciplines, including Environment, Engineering, Finance, Social Sciences and other subjects. For further details about the School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography: bangor.ac.uk/senrgy MODULES ARE 15 CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Compulsory Modules • • • •
International Strategic Management Management Research Organisations and People Strategic Environmental Management (20)* • Finance for Managers • Business planning for green economy (20) • Green Technologies (20) 60 credits from: • MBA Dissertation * Students get IEMA accreditation from studying this module
©Iwan Williams Bangor University is ranked 22nd in a Global League Table of the World’s Greenest Universities.
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MSc INTERNATIONAL MEDIA & MANAGEMENT
This programme does not currently offer January intake. The creative industries play a vital role in economic growth worldwide, accounting for some 7% of gross domestic product across Europe, over 11% in the US and up to 20% elsewhere. This phenomenal rate of growth provides excellent opportunities for individuals with the skills and background to take up executive roles within the sector. Bringing together three outstanding Schools at Bangor University (Business; Law; Creative Studies and Media), the MSc International Media Management provides students with the intellectual development and training to develop a senior management career in this area. Postgraduate students on this degree will study topics such as International Strategic Management, Marketing Strategy, Finance for Managers, Intellectual Property Law and Research Methods, and will undertake a media-focussed dissertation designed to investigate and interrogate theory and practice in the creative economies locally and/or globally. bangor.ac.uk/business
MODULES ARE 15 CREDITS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Compulsory Modules • • • • •
Marketing Strategy Research Methods (30) Intellectual Property Law Organisations and People Creative Industries (30)
Optional Modules (Choose 1) • • • •
Finance for Managers Comparative Corporate Governance International Strategic Management Employment Law
60 credits from: • Masters Dissertation
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CHARTERED BANKER MBA - PART TIME / DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMME
A blended learning programme, which can be studied from wherever you are and at your own pace. Bangor Business School is the only institution in the UK to offer the Chartered Banker MBA, a ground-breaking qualification that allows you to gain the dual award of a top MBA in Banking and Finance and the coveted ‘Chartered Banker’ status – the highest professional award available to bankers worldwide. Designed for busy professionals, the Chartered Banker MBA emphasises professional and vocational development, enhancing the understanding and application of those skills required in 21st century banking. The Chartered Banker MBA provides a qualification that combines everything demanded in the new, post-crisis banking environment.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER IT?
The unique Chartered Banker MBA is aimed at senior individuals in banks and other financial services firms, or those seeking to join the industry, who wish to extend their knowledge and understanding and to acquire the skills to cope with the change in the ever-evolving financial services industry.
ACCELERATED ROUTES
Applicants with an approved professional banking and accounting qualification may be admitted to the accelerated Chartered Banker MBA route, exempting them from some modules.
SUPER ACCELERATED ROUTE
Applicants with a recognised MBA may be admitted to the Super Accelerated Route. This means applicants are eligible to study as little as four modules to gain the dual qualification of Chartered Banker MBA. Suitably qualified Bankers with Executive level experience may also be considered for this route. These will be assessed on a case by case basis.
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ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO ENTRY • Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Chartered Banker) To gain this award you will study four modules. • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Chartered Banker) To gain this award you will study eight modules.
Students who successfully gain one of these awards may then choose to complete their MBA, subject to certain University time limits. Entry onto the Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma will be assessed in the same way as entry onto the MBA Programme.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
When undertaking the Chartered Banker MBA you study eight Compulsory Modules and four Electives to gain the 180 credits needed for the full degree and dual award of Chartered Banker MBA.
Compulsory Modules
Elective Modules (choose 4)
Financial Institutions Risk Management Credit & Lending Professional Ethics & Regulation Corporate Finance Corporate Strategy Managerial Economics Research Methods Human Resources/Organisational Behaviour
Marketing Strategy International Banking Financial Analysis New Venture Creation Financial Crises & Regulation Islamic Banking & Finance Capital Markets & Treasury Management Private Banking & Wealth Management Global Monetary & Macroeconomic Policy Financial Services Compliance Retail Banking
Module descriptors are available on the Chartered Banker MBA website at: charteredbankermba.bangor.ac.uk
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHARTERED BANKER INSTITUTE
Students benefit from student membership of the institute for the duration of their studies. This gives you access to a wide range of specialist support in the field of Banking, including training courses and professional advice.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We welcome applications from graduates with a good first degree. Alternatively, possession of an approved professional qualification and practical experience may also be accepted. Candidates who do not have a formal degree or professional qualification, but who have several years of approved management experience will also be considered.
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• IELTS 6.0 with no individual score lower than 5.5
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For details on how to apply, admission procedure and fees, please visit: charteredbankermba.bangor.ac.uk In recognition of continued learning, alumni of Bangor Business School can benefit from a loyalty discount of 20% across any route. Contact our Admissions Team if you have any questions or need any further advice before you get started.
CONTACT US
Tel: +44 (0) 1248 365966 Email: cbmba-admissions@bangor.ac.uk charteredbankermba.bangor.ac.uk
“ This is an innovatory MBA for the global banking industry. It combines the high level skills and professional competencies that will be increasingly necessary for the post-crisis banking environment.” LORD MERVYN DAVIES OF ABERSOCH FORMER GOVERNMENT MINISTER & CHAIRMAN OF STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
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SUMMER PROJECT During the summer period of your MSc, MA or MBA degree, you will follow a 60 credit project in one of the following:
All programmes EXCEPT MBA Information Management
• Dissertation (between 12,000 and 15,000 words) • Financial Seminar Series • Financial Research and CFA Series (see page 21) • Applied Business Projects
For MBA Information Management, you MUST complete the summer project by selecting two projects from the Applied Business Projects, and by undertaking a Computing project (see page 57 for more information).
The summer project for the following programmes MUST be completed by writing a supervised Dissertation:
A Dissertation is based on a piece of research or a case study, which you undertake on an individual basis. At all stages, you will receive both formal and informal support from lecturing staff, in helping to formulate suitable subject areas for your Dissertation.
• MSc / MA Business with Consumer Psychology • MSc / MA Consumer Psychology with Business • MBA Environmental Management
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DISSERTATION AVAILABILITY:
Your supervisor will oversee the research design, methodology, results, draft chapters and final Dissertation submission.
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The wide range of topics examined in recently-submitted Dissertations is demonstrated by the following illustrative list of titles:
• Competition between the Hong Kong and Shanghai IPO Markets
• Relevance of Strategic Statements to the Delivery of Shareholder Value
• Off-Balance Sheet Business and Risk Exposure
• Virtually Working: Experiences of Home Tele-Workers in Wales
• Reform of the Foreign Exchange Rate Regime and Exchange Rate Misalignment in China
• International Expansion by Franchising
• The Impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on the Relationship between Financial Development and Economic Growth • Motivating employees in the Government sector • Financial Derivatives and the Exposure of US Banks • Bank Efficiency in the Nigerian Commercial Banking Sector • Supply Chain Integration using the Internet • E-commerce Facilities within Greek Retailing • Are Solicitors Client-Focussed? • Increasing Employee Motivation in Retail Services without Increasing Costs
• A Case Study of Marketing Effectiveness: The Brunei Islamic Trust Fund • A Study on brand personality and consumer behaviour (cellular phone) internet use for small business • A critical examination of the commercial fast food sector of the international franchising industry in China – with case studies on McDonalds and Subway • Sustainable competitive advantage in the airline industry • How Motorola managed to recapture China’s mobile phone market • FMCG Marketing: Coca Cola versus Pepsi • Public Relations: the most important part of the marketing mix?
“ Bangor Business School offers an environment which challenges and inspires its students, and the staff provide students with the opportunity to improve existing skills, develop new skills and grow as an individual.” OLUWASEUN MEDAYEDUPIN, MSc MANAGEMENT & FINANCE bangor.ac.uk/business
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FINANCIAL SEMINAR SERIES
Availability: • • • • • • • • • •
MSc Accounting MSc Accounting & Banking MSc Accounting & Finance MSc / MA Banking & Finance MSc / MA Finance MSc International Banking MSc International Finance MSc Investment Management MSc / MA Islamic Banking & Finance MSc / MA Management & Finance
The aims of the Financial Seminar Series is to familiarise students with a broad range of current research topics and research methodologies in the disciplines of accounting, banking, corporate finance and financial economics. You will participate in a total of six oneday seminars on research topics that are specific to your programme of study. These seminars will be presented during June.
Assessment Methods EXAM
Written exam
3 hour open-book exam
REPORT
Two 3,000 word projects
Two individual projects of 3,000 words each
An illustrative list of topics is as follows: • Corporate governance and firm performance • Earnings management • Competition in the banking sector • Valuations for mergers, acquisitions and leveraged buyouts • Event studies and the measurement of abnormal returns • Dividend policy • The role of credit ratings in financial markets • High frequency trading and market microstructure • Monetary policy
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APPLIED BUSINESS PROJECTS
Availability: • • • • • • • • • • •
MBA Banking & Finance MA Banking & Law MBA Banking & Law MA Business & Marketing MBA Finance MBA Information Management MBA International Business MBA International Marketing MBA Islamic Banking & Finance MBA Law & Management MBA Management
The aims of the Applied Business Projects is to familiarise students with a broad range of current management topics. You will follow a taught programme of study in four of the following projects, which are taught in June: (two for MBA Information Management + Software Hut).
Human Resource Management: This project examines issues arising from contemporary research in human resource management, providing an integrated theoretical and practical analysis. *Financial Services Mis-selling: This project critically evaluates why financial mis-selling can occur and the implications of these actions for customers, financial services firms and regulators. *Operations Management: This project considers the management of inputs into the organisation, and the process used for converting these into the outputs sold to customers, including planning, organising, staffing, leading and controlling operations so as to achieve business objectives.
Business Planning: This project focuses upon developing a Business Plan for an organisation of your choosing, conducting a full analysis of the potential economic, strategic and marketing issues.
*Investment and Private Banking: This project examines asset structure and business mix in investment banking, the regulation of investment banking, asset and risk management in private banking, and offshore and onshore private banking.
e-Business and Value Chain: This project examines the value chain, primary and secondary activities, individual and organisational e-purchasers, digital communities and digital government, e-marketing, and the new economy.
Software Hut (available for MBA Information Management students only): This is an unique computing project where students will be put in teams to analyse, design and implement a new IT system for an organisation. Assessment is by means of coursework, submitted in September. * Students studying the 10 month programmes must follow two of these projects.
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RESEARCH DEGREES Bangor Business School runs a highly successful programme for students who wish to study for the research degrees of MPhil or PhD. Our PhD programme is recognised by the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for excellence in social science training. With a multidisciplinary portfolio of staff expertise, we are able to offer research supervision in a wide range of areas.
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As a research student, you will be allocated two supervisors with a research interest in your chosen topic of study. Your supervisors will provide guidance on your choice of topic; advise you on the literature in your field and the choice of research methods; offer support on thesis structure, content and presentation; and undertake critical appraisal of drafts of your thesis. During the first year of study, you are required to undertake a Graduate Programme which is designed to prepare you to undertake their research. These weekly seminars cover skills such as data handling, information searching, experimental design, applied statistics, academic writing, communication and presentation.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PhD, MPhil AND MA BY RESEARCH? MA by Research
MPhil
PhD
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years full-time 3 years part-time
3 years full-time 4-5 part-time
Thesis length
Up to 50,000 words
Up to 60,000 words
Up to 100,000 words
Viva voce?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Research at MPhil and MA by Research levels should represent an extension of existing knowledge, although the demands of originality are less than that for a PhD. A PhD requires you to conduct independent research that will make an original contribution to knowledge about that particular subject, and present these findings in a thesis. Viva Voce MA by Research, MPhil and PhD candidates will be required to undergo a viva voce exam after the thesis has been submitted. This is an oral examination in which you will be asked to verbally defend your thesis.
PREPARING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
As part of the application process for a research degree, you will be asked to submit a research proposal. This should be relevant to the research interests and expertise of staff members, as these are the areas in which we can offer supervision. We therefore recommend that applicants refer to the staff webpages before preparing a research proposal: bangor.ac.uk/business/staff The research proposal should be between 1,500 and 2,500 words, and should outline the following: • Provisional title • Central question or hypothesis for investigation • Key aims of the research
• Literature review • Description of your topic • Methodology – how you will obtain the necessary information • Bibliography • Timetable
See bangor.ac.uk/business/academic/research_degrees for further details.
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