
Bank Management and Technology PGCert
Course overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Bank Management and Technology (CertBMT) is a standalone professional and academic qualification for banking and financial services professionals who wish to improve their practical understanding of bank management and technology. CertBMT is equivalent to 1/3 of an MBA and can be completed in 12 months. The postgraduate award is a dual qualification and offers the fastest study route in gaining the prestigious Chartered Banker designation - a hallmark of excellence for all those within the profession.
This programme introduces and develops understanding of the key aspects of finance, banking and technology in an international and dynamic setting. You will achieve a reflective and ethical command of core professional, practical and future orientated elements of modern banking. This will cultivate professional judgement, ethical awareness and an analytical approach to problem-solving in a banking and financial services context.
Why Study the Postgraduate Certificate in Bank Management & Technology? The Postgraduate Certificate in Bank Management and Technology (CertBMT) is offered exclusively by The Albert Gubay Business School The Albert Gubay Business School is ranked the highest of all academic institutions in the UK for its banking research ( RePEc, August 2021) The dual award of a Postgraduate Certificate and the prestigious Chartered Banker status is a hallmark of excellence for all those within the profession Part-time and flexible study that is designed to improve practical understanding of bank management and technology Study 4 module in as little as 12 months Provides an accelerated pathway to the Chartered Banker MBA with continuous learning discounts available Develop and hone multiple skills essential to building a successful career in financial industries The Chartered Banker Institute The Chartered Banker experience brings together high-level skills and knowledge from an internationally recognised university and centre of research excellence with the professional and managerial competencies of a world leading professional institution. About the Institute The Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) is a global professional education body for bankers, based in the UK and the oldest banking institute in the world.
The CBI is the only organisation in the world approved by the UK’s Privy Council to award the “Chartered Banker” designation to members meeting the highest standards of professionalism. CBI are the largest UK professional body for bankers, with more than 33,000 members - individual banking professionals who make an ongoing commitment to developing their customer-focused ethical professionalism. Throughout their history they have driven an agenda of ethical professionalism; promoting professional standards for bankers, providing professional and regulatory qualifications for retail, commercial and private bankers in the UK and overseas, and offering professional membership to qualified individuals.
Key highlights
- Dual award with the Chartered Banker designation from the Chartered Banker Institute
- Fastest study route to gaining Chartered Banker status
- Equivalent to one third of an MBA, with four modules
- Accelerated pathway to the Chartered Banker MBA
- Covers finance, banking and technology in an international setting
- Develops professional judgement, ethical awareness and analytical problem-solving
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Text: A 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum of two years relevant work experience* Applicants without a first degree may be admitted if they hold an approved professional qualification together with a minimum of 2 years of managerial work experience* Applicants without either may…
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Bank manager
- Relationship manager
- Commercial banking manager
- Retail banking manager
- Financial services manager
- Banking operations manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,500 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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