Postgraduate Certificate, Money, Banking and Central Banking
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-27 | 2023-09-01 |
| 2024-01-18 | 2023-11-24 |
| 2024-04-10 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This online Postgraduate Certificate in Money, Banking, and Central Banking from the University of Buckingham provides students with a comprehensive understanding of monetary economics, central banking, and risk assessment. Taught by leading academics and practitioners, the program equips graduates for careers in central banking, investment banking, and other financial institutions. Students can choose between a September or January start date and have the option to study for an accreditation in financial risk management.
Program Outline
Outline:
This program consists of 4 modules, each worth 15 credits. Students can choose between a September or January start date.
Modules:
- The Central Bank, The Banking System and the Macroeconomy: This module focuses on analyzing how money is created in modern economies and how changes in the amount of money affect prices and output.
- Central Banking (1): History, Strategies and Operations: This module teaches students the theoretical and analytical tools needed to understand central bank roles and policy strategies.
- Central Banking (2): Monetary Policy and Financial Stability: This module identifies how monetary policy is designed and implemented in modern economies.
- Banking Risk Management: This module focuses on bank risk assessment and changes in bank regulation since the Global Financial Crisis.
Course Schedule:
The full course schedule is available here .
Assessment:
Assessment is based entirely on coursework submitted to the Virtual Learning Platform. Students choose a topic from a list provided at the start of the term and submit a proposal (worth 20%) and an essay (worth 80%).
Teaching:
The program is taught by leading monetary and banking academics and market practitioners. The teaching team includes Professors Geoffrey Wood and Tim Congdon and Brandon Davies. Students can also benefit from guest lectures/webinars by international experts in the field. Teaching is fully online, with video or audio lectures for each module. Weekly online tutorials are held via Microsoft Teams to discuss topics, case studies, and real-life examples.
Careers:
Graduates will leave with expert knowledge of monetary economics, monetary policy, risk assessment, and how financial institutions operate. This equips them for careers in central banking, monetary analysis, consultancy businesses, investment banking, research departments, and specialized media.
Other:
- Students have the option to study for an accreditation in financial risk management with the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA).
- The program collaborates with the Institute of International Monetary Research (IIMR), which offers research seminars and other events where students can learn from top academics, regulators, and practitioners in monetary economics.
- Students can progress to the MSc in Money, Banking and Central Banking by taking three additional modules and completing a dissertation.
Entry Requirements:
- A first or a good second class honours degree from a recognised university, or
- A recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience.
Fees & Scholarships:
- UK students: £3,434 per year
- International students: £3,434 per year
How To Apply:
Start Type 1st Year Total cost Sep 2024 Full-time (1 Year) UK £3,434 £3,434 INT £3,434 £3,434 Jan 2025 Full-time (1 Year) UK £3,434 £3,434 INT £3,434 £3,434
University of Buckingham
Overview:
The University of Buckingham is a private university located in Buckingham, England. It is known for its two-year degree programs and its focus on personalized learning. The university has been recognized for its high student satisfaction, teaching quality, and graduate prospects.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university offers a vibrant campus experience with a range of activities and events. Students can participate in campus tours, attend public events, and join taster days to experience the university's teaching style. The university also provides accommodation options for students.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Two-year degree programs:
Students can graduate in just two years, saving time and money.Personalized learning:
The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty.High student satisfaction:
The university consistently ranks highly for student satisfaction.Excellent teaching quality:
The university is recognized for its high-quality teaching.Strong graduate prospects:
The university has a strong track record of preparing graduates for successful careers.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
- Accounting & Finance
- Business
- Computing
- Criminology
- Digital Media & Journalism
- Economics
- Education
- English Literature
- Entrepreneurship
- Foundation
- History & History of Art
- International Studies
- Law
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- Military History
- Philosophy
- Politics
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Other:
The university offers a 5% discount on student accommodation for bookings made before September 23rd.
Entry Requirements:
The University of Buckingham's Postgraduate Certificate in Money, Banking and Central Banking program has the following entry requirements:
Academic Qualifications:
- For UK and EU students:
- A first or a good second class honours degree from a recognized university.
- For international students:
- A first or a good second class honours degree from a recognized university, or
- A recognized professional qualification with relevant work experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Students with other qualifications or experience may be considered on an individual basis.
- Mature students (over 21 years old) without formal qualifications may also be considered, provided they can demonstrate the ability to succeed on the program.
English Language Proficiency:
- For non-native English speakers:
- An IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any band.
- Or equivalent proficiency in another recognized English language test.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- The University of Buckingham requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any band, for non-native English speakers applying for postgraduate programs.
- This requirement ensures that students have the necessary language skills to succeed in their studies, which are conducted entirely in English.
