Financial Crime & Compliance MBA (Master in Business Administration (Financial Intelligence Specialist))

Program Overview

The Financial Crime & Compliance MBA from Bangor University combines an MBA with the Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) designation, equipping professionals with the skills to combat financial crime and advance their careers in compliance and regulation. Delivered online for part-time study, the program emphasizes practical application and prepares graduates for leadership roles in the industry. Single modules can also be taken independently for postgraduate credits.

Program Outline

Financial Crime & Compliance MBA Program at Bangor University

Degree Overview:

This groundbreaking program allows you to gain an MBA from Bangor University while simultaneously earning the professional designation of Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS). This qualification sets a new standard in the world of financial intelligence. The Financial Crime & Compliance MBA focuses on strengthening defenses against financial crime and equipping compliance professionals and investigators with the necessary tools to combat AML, counter-financing of terrorism, and proliferation financing. It emphasizes areas like anti-money laundering in different contexts, anti-corruption, and compliance with sanctions, aligning with the UN Principles for Sustainable Banking. This program also combines generic MBA modules in Human Resources, Managerial Economics, Research Methods, and Corporate Strategy with more specialized Financial Crime Compliance ones, preparing graduates for senior positions in the industry.

Outline:

• The program is delivered through online learning (distance learning) and designed for working professionals to study on a part-time basis.
• The global program can be studied from any location with a good internet connection.
• The material is accessed online at your convenience, and you can participate in the interactive classes or view recordings at your leisure.
• You will receive a blend of digital study guides, etextbooks, pre-recorded lectures, and interactive sessions, with access to your module tutors, personal tutor, and student representative.
• The administrative team will also support you throughout your journey.
• The program comprises eight modules, four broad-MBA focused, and four subject-specific modules studied over a 24-month period.
• Two intake periods are offered: April and October.

Assessment:

• The four management modules are assessed by a written assignment of 2000 words and a 2-hour computer-based examination.
• The Financial Crime and Compliance modules are worth 30 credit each and assessed with two pieces of assessment of 5500 and 1500 words per module.
By exception, the Introduction to Financial Crime & Compliance module includes a recorded presentation.

Teaching:

• The program boasts a flexible design allowing students to study while maintaining their professional careers.
• The program is delivered through distance learning, which allows access to the material online at your convenience.
• Students can choose to participate in the interactive classes or view the session recordings at their leisure.
• Bangor Business School provides comprehensive support for students through a variety of resources, including digital study guides, etextbooks, and pre-recorded lectures.
• Students also have access to their module tutors, personal tutor, student representative, and the administrative team for additional guidance.

Careers:

• Aims to develop career prospects for Financial Regulation and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance specialists as well as those interested in entering this field.
• The global program allows graduates to advance their careers with a prestigious Bangor University MBA and a sought-after FIS designation.
• The program emphasizes practical application of knowledge, equipping graduates for immediate contributions in the industry.
• Graduates are prepared for leadership roles, and the program's rigorous content prepares them for professional certifications like CAMS and CFE.

Other:

• Single modules from the Financial Crime & Compliance MBA can be studied in isolation, allowing you to gain internationally recognized postgraduate credits which can later be advanced to the full MBA.
• The program emphasizes a high level of fluency in the English language, requiring students to demonstrate proficiency through recognized English language tests like IELTS or PTE Academic.
• Bangor Business School is the only institution globally that can offer this unique and valuable qualification.