MBA

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 defned fnance 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 Overview
Global economic conditions in recent years have brought risk management to the forefront for companies and fnancial
institutions all over the world and as a result, there is a sustained demand for graduates with experience in this feld.
The Master in Banking and Risk Management is an innovative, specialist degree that gives students a fundamental grasp
of an increasingly important area, and ofers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, helping graduates to develop a
highly sought after skill set.
Career Direction
The Master in Banking and Risk Management, is an ideal stepping stone to boost your career in the rapidly growing area
of banks and fnancial institutions. Job opportunities in the sector include areas such as credit market, interest rate and
operational risk management as well as opportunities with major fnancial consultancy companies.
Career Opportunities
The program is designed to develop professionals working in
the banking and fnance industry to be able to compete in the
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recognize and solve executive management problems and to
implement solutions. With an industry undergoing such rapid
change, highly developed leadership skills are required to meet
the challenges in multiple changes occurring in the industry.
Specifcally, students will learn:
The fundamental and advanced aspects of domestic and
international bank operations
Essential fnancial and operational risk measurement and
management techniques
How to utilize fnancial 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
This program provides the opportunity to mix with other
attendees who are the rising leaders of their organizations. It
is designed to enhance your ability to address the broad set of
issues you will face as a bank or fnancial industry executive,
working in a competitive and ever changing market place.
Well designed curriculum helps to prepare you for real life
situations within your own organization.
The program faculty includes many of the most important
thinkers, practitioners, and experts in the fnancial service
industry. You will be exposed to highly intensive classroom
settings, and a range of formal workshops to discuss and
debate problems and solutions with faculty and fellow
students.
Program Objectives
Learning Approach
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Program Structure
Admission Requirements
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Economics for Financial Services Provider
Bank Management
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Accounting for Managers
Contemporary Management
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Statistics for Decision Making
Corporate Finance
Financial Markets & Institutions
Investment & Portfolio Management
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Marketing Financial Services
Credit Risk Analysis (Risk Rating
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Risk Management (Market and
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Retail Credit Risk Management
SME Banking
Contract & Trade Finance
Bank Simulation & Seminar
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-defned 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, fexible, and personable.
Evidence of applicants 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 fnance feld.
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