The programme is designed to meet the growing demand for professional bankers and financiers who have acquired the subject knowledge that master’s level study provides and also have the skills necessary to make effective use of that knowledge in business situations. Thus, the BITE MBA Banking and Finance is distinctive in that it not only develops a sound base of banking and finance knowledge in the area of directing business, strategic finance, Islamic finance and trading finance, but also gives training in the application of that knowledge as a practising banker or financial adviser. This course is unique to The British Institute of Technology & E-commerce and is accredited by the Coventry University.

Programme Structure

The programme is composed of 4 taught modules and a Dissertation (180 M credits in total) to be completed in a period of 12 months on a full-time basis, or 24 months on a part-time basis. There are no options, all the modules are compulsory. The programme will be based on four 30 credit modules and a 60 credit dissertation. The four modules are:

• Directing the Business
• Strategic Finance
• Islamic Finance
• Trading Finance

Directing Business - a dynamic approach

This module focuses on aspects of directing business, including strategic management, human resources and financial resource management. Students will explore the dynamics of directing financial positions using theoretical and practical knowledge. The module will introduce students to the challenges and pressures placed on top business managers by enabling them to critically reflect on existing practices. This module consists of the following topics:

- Strategic Management
- Human Resource Management

Strategic Finance

This module explores corporate challenges in finance, governance and bank asset and liability management. Students will consider how different investment projects generate different cash flows and different levels of risk. This module consists of the following topics:

- Corporate Finance
- Banking Operations

Islamic Finance

The aim of this Module is to introduce and develop the concepts of Islamic finance and banking as an alternative to conventional banking. Students will explore Islamic economics and finance, Islamic views on trade and commercial activity, Islamic banking in different parts of the world, Islamic financial markets and Islamic mutual funds. This module consists of the following topics:

- Conventional to Islamic Trade and Finance
- Islamic Banking and Finance

Trading Finance - an international perspective

The aim of this module is to develop a fundamental understanding of trading finance including financial markets, institutions and bank asset and liability. Students will examine the issues involved in the investment market and the process of financial intermediation, constructing an optimum investment portfolio, evaluating the performance of that portfolio and adjusting its composition through time to ensure that its performance remains optimal. This module consists of the following topics:

- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Bank Asset and Liability Management

Research Methods and Dissertation

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of research methodology and the practical procedures that underpin the successful execution of an MBA Banking and Finance dissertation. This module consists of the following topics:

- The nature and purposes of research in business
- Formulating a research topic
- Carrying out a literature review
- Methodology and data collection
- Research management

Course Duration

One Year Full-Time
Two Years Part-Time