Program Overview
The Global Banking and Finance at University of Birmingham is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Banking and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 22,590 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 22,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Banking and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Strategic Analysis of Business
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Concepts and Practice
- Finance for Managers
- Accounting for managers
- Managing Operations and Projects
- International Banking Regulation and Supervision
- Developing Leadership Practice
- Models of Capitalism and Financial Crises
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Ethical Finance and Sustainability
- Infrastructure and Project Finance
- Global Marketing Leadership
- The International Business Experience
- Implementing Strategy and Managing Change
- International Co-operative Strategy
- Business Communications
- The Effective Director
- Ethics in Global Business
- Global Business Development
- International Business Finance
- International Business
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Statement Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good Honours degree plus at least three years of postgraduation work experience in banking or finance at a supervisory level. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be considered.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to the one-year MBA (GBF) programme have the option of applying for the 24-month route. For those with appropriate quantitative skills, it is possible to enter the first year of the 21-month route in January (see MBA (full-time) for full details).
Learn more about entry requirements
International students
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries \xc2\x96 learn more aboutinternational entry requirements.
- 12-month MBA \xc2\x96 IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 95 (with no less than 22 in any band); Pearson Academic Test of English 67 (in all four skills).
- 21-month route \xc2\x96 IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills).
- 24-month route \xc2\x96 IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 82 (19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 51 (in all four skills).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,590 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 22,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,590 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 22,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months