Chartered Banker MBA

Bangor Business School is the only institution in the world able to offer the Chartered Banker MBA (CBMBA), the ‘Master’s in Business Administration (Chartered Banker)’ degree.

The Chartered Banker MBA is a Global offering of Bangor Business School’s Executive Education, a ground-breaking dual qualification that allows you to gain an MBA and the coveted ‘Chartered Banker’ status - the highest professional award available to bankers worldwide.

‘Chartered Banker’ status is awarded by the Chartered Banker Institute, the only banking institute in the World which can confer this designation. It is committed to raising the standards of professionalism at all levels in banking and financial services, and to rebuilding public confidence and trust in banks and bankers.

For the busy professional embarking upon executive education, the distance learning format of the programme is a key component, allowing time to study whilst pursuing your career. The Chartered Banker MBA emphasises professional and vocational development, enhancing the understanding and application of skills required in 21st century banking.

Entry to the full programme will be considered for applicants who meet the following criteria:

1. A 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum of two years relevant work experience*
2. 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*
3. Applicants without either may be considered for entry if they have a minimum of 3 years of relevant managerial experience*

*The required managerial or equivalent experience does not have to be in the banking and financial services industry.

Candidates who have either a recognised Banking Qualification (Such as ACIB); an accounting qualification (such as ACCA, CIMA) would be offered recognition of prior learning and therefore given exemptions from modules where the syllabus has earlier been covered.

Applicants must have a high level of fluency in the English language. English Language requirements. The English language tests we normally refer to are as follows;

• IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
• Pearson PTE: a score of 56 (with no element lower than 51)
• Cambridge English Test – Advanced: 169 (with no element lower than 162)

The Chartered Banker MBA is the only qualification in the world which can bestow the unique dual qualification of an MBA and the prestigious Chartered Banker Designation.

Delivered through a decade long partnership between the world’s oldest Banking Institute; The Chartered Banker Institute and Bangor University’s research led Business School.

• Raise your professional profile - Gain the highest professional award available to bankers worldwide
• Enhance your career prospects - Acquire new skills to lead the way in the evolving financial services industry
• Tailored Study – Tailored elective module available to meet your career aspirations, delivering practical and contemporary content to aid executives and managers 
• Learn Online - Part time, distance learning programme allowing flexibility to study around your working career
• Begin in April or October - Study in 12-24 months, depending on prior learning and professional acumen
• Gain Chartered Banker Institute Membership - Access to a wide range of specialist support in banking (training courses / professional advice / privilege invitations to events)

Find out what the Chartered Banker MBA Graduates have to say here