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Study Details: 2 years
The Albert Gubay Business School is the only institution globally that can offer the Financial Crime & Compliance MBA (FCCMBA), a ‘Master in Business Administration (Financial Intelligence Specialist).’
This ground-breaking qualification allows you to gain an MBA from Bangor University together with the professional designation of Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS).
Awarded in partnership with ManchesterCF, global providers of financial intelligence training. Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) designation sets a new standard in the world of financial intelligence.
The Financial Crime & Compliance MBA is designed to help strengthen the defences in the fight against financial crime and equip compliance professionals & investigators with the necessary tools to combat AML, counter financing of terrorism & proliferation financing.
The Financial Crime & Compliance MBA is delivered through means of distance (online) learning and designed for working professionals to study on a part-time basis. A global programme that can be studied from any location with a good internet connection.
ManchesterCF provides online financial intelligence training programmes to financial institutions, financial intelligence units and law enforcement agencies around the world.
Based in Toronto, their researchers and contributors hold decades of experience in their respective fields. Their expertise is derived from solid experience in international banking, financial intelligence and compliance.
The Financial Crime & MBA is a distance learning programme, a unique combination of interactive online sessions and self-study. Designed to make life easier for busy professionals, it minimises time away from the office and therefore has less impact on the day-to-day operation of the business and the students’ working day.
The online learning element of the programme is delivered by a combination of recorded lectures, live tutorials and Blackboard.
Academic support throughout the semester will be provided through:
The Financial Crime & Compliance MBA programme recognises prior learning, where previous qualifications can lead to module exemptions where the syllabus has earlier been covered. As well as the full programme, it can be studied as an Accelerated, Short Accelerated and on a standalone module basis.
The route you study will be determined by your level of qualification and work experience. Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, the admissions team will notify you which study route you have qualified for.
Full Programme
Entry to the full programme will be considered for applicants who meet the following criteria:
*The required work experience can include experience within the financial services industry, law enforcement, regulatory bodies, or those wishing to enter the financial compliance industry.
Accelerated Programme (AP) - Significant AML Professional Experience
Entry to the accelerated programme will be considered for applicants with significant Anti-Money Laundering professional experience (who may also have ACAMS or ICA Diploma). An exemption will be given to Introduction to Financial Crime & Compliance (30 credit) and possibly Managing Resources (15 Credit), providing that the candidate can demonstrate previous study of Research Methods and Managerial Economics at postgraduate level.
Accelerated Programme (AAP) - Holders of a Recognised MBA
Exemptions from the following 4 (15 credit) management modules - Corporate Strategy, People & Organisational Behaviour, Managing Change and Managing Resources, are available for candidates who have completed a recognised MBA or related master’s degree.
Short Accelerated Programme (SAP) - Holders of a Recognised MBA and Significant AML Professional Experience
Exemptions from the following 4 (15 credit) management modules - Corporate Strategy, People & Organisational Behaviour, Managing Change and Managing Resources, are available for candidates who have completed a recognised MBA or related master’s degree.
An exemption from Introduction to Financial Crime & Compliance (30 credit) in recognition of significant ‘AML professional experience’ (who may also have ACAMS or ICA Diploma) together having completed Research Methods at postgraduate level.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must have a high level of fluency in the English language. If your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English:
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The Financial Crime and Compliance MBA aims to develop career prospects for Financial Regulation and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance specialists as well as those interested in entering this field.
Educational aims:
The Financial Crime & Compliance MBA programme recognises prior learning, where previous qualifications can lead to module exemptions where the syllabus has earlier been covered. As well as the full programme, it can be studied as an Accelerated, Short Accelerated and on a standalone module basis.
The route you study will be determined by your level of qualification and work experience. Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, the admissions team will notify you which study route you have qualified for.
See below further information on the structure of each study route; please note module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change.
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