When undertaking the CBMA, you study eight Compulsory Modules and four Elective Modules to gain the 180 credits needed for the full degree and dual award of 'Chartered Banker MBA' (CBMA).

You can choose any four of the Part 2 Elective Modules. Each of these modules is wholly assessed by means of a chosen research assignment, which is effectively a 'consultancy project'.

The CBMA is a blended-delivery programme. This means that it uses a variety of delivery methods. In practice, this is a combination of an online learning environment, distance learning and face-to-face (F2F) workshops.

Structure of the Chartered Banker MBA

Part 1 - Compulsory Modules
  1. Financial Institutions' Risk Management
  2. Credit and Lending
  3. Professional Ethics and Regulation
  4. Corporate Finance
  5. Corporate Strategy
  6. Managerial Economics
  7. Human Resource/ Organizational Behaviour
  8. Research Methods
Part 2 Elective Modules
  1. Marketing Strategy
  2. International Banking
  3. Financial Analysis
  4. New Venture Creation
  5. Financial Crises and Regulation
  6. Islamic Banking and Finance
  7. Capital Markets and Treasury Management
  8. Private Banking and Wealth Management
How is the programme assessed?
Each Compulsory Module is assessed by examination and assignment. Assignments are submitted at set points throughout the semester with the examinations taking place during the F2F revision sessions held at the end of each semester. The assessment weighting is 40 per cent by assignment and 60 per cent by examination.

Programme Tenure
The CBMBA may be completed in two years or less of study and with a minimal disruption of candidates' career. However, a maximum of five (5) years is allowed for completion of the programme.