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The Business School
Why I chose Bangor
The Business School at the University of Wales, Bangor
Yu Fan, China
offers a full range of learning opportunities at all levels of
MA Banking and Finance, 2003-04
higher education, including a suite of full-time
Before coming to Bangor, I had six
undergraduate programmes; graduate MBA and
specialist postgraduate taught programmes; opportunities
for research and research degree study within a thriving
“ years’ work experience in the Chinese
banking sector, after completing my first
degree. In China’s financial markets, the
community of active researchers and research students;
arrival of foreign international banks has
management development and executive programmes;
created huge challenges, in respect of their
short courses and consultancy services for corporate
advanced financial instruments, high
clients and professional managers; and a suite of online
quality assets and outstanding performance. My main motive for
distance-learning MSc degree programmes.
studying in the UK was to obtain a qualification that would
enable me to work in the international banking sector.
High priority is given to research as well as teaching
excellence. We believe good research and scholarship
In order to make a proper decision in choosing a suitable
are essential in informing and improving our teaching.
university and course, I did comprehensive research, gathering
Our courses have been developed by acknowledged
lots of information. I chose University of Wales, Bangor, because
researchers, who are pushing back the frontiers of their
of its high ranking in the areas of banking and business research
discipline. The Business School was awarded a 5-rating in
among the UK’s universities, and its banking-oriented programme
the most recent UK RAE (Research Assessment Exercise)
classification and course structure.
for the quality of its research. A 5-rating is the second-
highest rating on a seven-point scale, signifying “quality
I believe Bangor is one of the most beautiful places in the UK,
that equates to attainable levels of international
and definitely a quiet and productive place in which to study. In
excellence in more than half of the research activity
common with every student in the Business School, I enjoyed
submitted, and attainable levels of national excellence in
remarkable lectures contributed by famous professors and
the remainder”.
lecturers. Moreover, I should mention IEF (Institute for European
Finance), which provides extensive resources for anyone
Business School staff have undertaken policy work and
researching in the areas of banking, finance and business.
consultancy linked to their research for organisations as
diverse as the European Commission, World Bank, IMF,
Although the one-year MA course was very short, it was a
UK Treasury, Bank for International Settlements,
memorable and meaningful experience. Through research-oriented
European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, Spanish
study, I acquired knowledge of modern banking theories, and
Savings Bank Association, as well as many other national
applied various advanced research methodologies. I am convinced
and international organisations. Contract research has
that the abilities I acquired through my study will be of
also been undertaken for an extensive range of
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substantial benefit to my future career development.
commercial firms including investment banks, commercial
banks and other non-financial firms. 3
The Business School
Recent academic research by Business School staff has been
published in many leading international journals, including
Economics Letters, European Economic Review, European
Journal of Political Economy, International Journal of Industrial
Organization, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of
Business Finance and Accounting, Journal of Forecasting,
Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Journal of the
Operational Research Society and Public Choice.
In addition to its excellent IT facilities and teaching Research facilities in the Business School
accommodation, the Business School is currently developing a
new and exciting national and international teaching and
conference facility. The Management Development Centre, due Teaching and research within the Business School are
to open in 2007, will provide high quality state-of-the-art enhanced by our own excellent computing facilities. The
teaching and conference facilities. Business School has its own dedicated computer teaching
laboratories with links to commercial databases and the
The Business School’s excellent record on postgraduate internet. All students have access to other computer laboratories
teaching is reflected in the innovative nature of our degree throughout the University. The new Management Development
programmes, and the performance of our students at the Centre will provide a further IT facility which will be used by
Masters and PhD levels. The Business School established the our postgraduate community.
first MA in Banking and Finance offered by any UK university in
1973, and more recently was the first to offer an MBA in The Business School’s specialist library/research database
Banking and Finance. Our postgraduate students are top facility, the Institute of European Finance (IEF), is also
calibre. Several of them have seen their work published in particularly important for postgraduate students. The IEF has its
international journals such as Journal of Banking and Finance own library staff and research staff, who provide information
and Journal of Money, Credit and Banking. relating to sources and access to banking and finance
information. Online databases such as Thomson Analytics,
As a student on one of our Masters degree programmes, you Datastream and the CD-Rom BankScope are based in the IEF.
can look forward to courses that are challenging and relevant. You will use these resources for course project work as well as
Rigour in teaching and research is complemented with practical your dissertation. This dedicated research and library facility
insights based on contemporary developments in the contributes to a postgraduate studying environment conducive
commercial world. Overall, given our excellent research and to high-level education and training. It will also provide you
teaching credentials, we are confident that the Business School with frequent contact with academics, research staff, PhD
provides an ideal and unique academic environment for students and other postgraduates who also use the facility.
anyone wishing to develop their skills and expertise at the
postgraduate level.
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Taught Postgraduate Degrees
MBA in Banking and Finance
This taught MBA degree is designed for candidates with
degrees or relevant business backgrounds, who wish to
develop their expertise and further their professional careers.
The MBA Banking and Finance will develop knowledgeable
and capable executives, who will move quickly into key
positions in the financial sector. The degree focuses on the
financial and strategic management of banks and other
financial institutions. Your will gain practical insight and skills
in a range of financial and strategic management topics in
financial services. We invite practitioners to share their views
and experiences. Case studies and contemporary issues figure
prominently in the programme.
Details of the structure of the MBA degree in Banking and
MSc/MA Banking and Finance Finance can be found on page 7 of this Prospectus. Module
details can be found on pages 8 –12.
MSc/MA Finance
MSc/MA Business and Finance
MSc International Banking and MBA in Management
Development Finance
The Business School offers a taught MBA degree in
Management, which emphasises professional and vocational
These taught MSc and MA degrees have been designed with development and an understanding of higher-level managerial
two objectives in mind. First, these programmes emphasise the skills and concepts, and their application in practical situations.
practical application of methods and techniques to a variety of
situations in banking, finance, business and management. Details of the structure and content of the MBA degree in
Second, these programmes provide you with a body of Management can be found on page13 of this Prospectus.
technical knowledge that will enable you to proceed to a
higher research degree, if you decide to do so.
The availability of parallel MSc and MA degrees in several of Distance-learning Masters degrees
our programme titles allows you to choose between registering with UWB-Global
for a more technical MSc degree (including a compulsory
element in Financial Econometrics), and a less technical MA
degree (for which Financial Econometrics is optional). The MSc UWB-Global is a specialised unit that has been set up by the
degrees are more suitable for applicants with some previous University of Wales, Bangor to offer international distance-
background in mathematics, statistics or econometrics, while the learning postgraduate degrees. Academics from the Business
MA degrees are more suitable for applicants who prefer to School and other world-class specialists contribute to the
adopt a predominantly non-quantitative approach to their teaching of these degrees. The following programmes are
studies. However, all of these degrees include a compulsory currently available:
module in Research Methods, which includes coverage of both
quantitative and non-quantitative research techniques. Provided MSc Accounting and Finance
you are registered for the correct modules for your chosen
degree, it is normally possible to transfer between any of our
MSc Banking and International Finance
MSc and MA degrees during the first few weeks following your MSc International Finance and Development
initial registration.
Details of the structure of the MSc and MA degrees can be Further information is available from:
found on pages 6–7 of this Prospectus. Module details can be
found on pages 8–12. www.uwb-global.ac.uk
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Taught Postgraduate Degrees
The full-time MSc, MA and MBA degrees are scheduled for MSc Banking and Finance
a duration of 12 months. Each degree programme consists
of two parts.
Comp ulso ry mo d ules Cr ed its Se mester
Part 1 is a wholly taught component, contributing 120 Research Methods 30 1+2
credits. Details of the compulsory and optional modules Bank Financial Management 15 1
comprising Part 1 are shown on pages 8-12. Part 1 is taught International Financial Markets 15 1
during the two semesters which make up the academic year. Financial Econometrics 15 2
Teaching during semester 1 normally runs from late- Financial Modelling 15 1
September to December, with examinations in January.
Op tio na l mo d ules (cho o se 2)
Teaching during semester 2 normally runs from late-January International Financial Management 15 2
to early-May, with examinations in May and June. Financial Analysis 15 2
Bank Strategy and Performance 15 2
Part 2 is a supervised dissertation of around 10,000 words, Financial Engineering 15 2
contributing 60 credits. The dissertation provides you with the
opportunity to critically review, and possibly (but not
necessarily) produce an original contribution to, the literature
in any part of the taught syllabus. Part 2 is completed during
the summer months, from June to September. You are
expected to submit your dissertation by the end of September
in the calendar year following your initial registration for your
MSc, MA or MBA degree programme.
Continuous assessment is an integral part of all of our
taught modules. The weightings attaching to coursework
and other forms of continuous assessment vary from module
to module, from a minimum of 25% to a maximum of 50%.
MSc Finance
Why I chose Bangor
Abdul Rehman, Pakistan Comp ulso ry mo d ules Cr ed its Se mester
MBA Banking and Finance, Research Methods 30 1+2
International Financial Markets 15 1
2004/05 Financial Accounting 15 1
My first degree is in Economics, from Financial Econometrics 15 2
“ the University of Balochistan,
Pakistan. I also have a Masters degree from University of
Financial Modelling
Financial Engineering
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15
1
2
Balochistan. I am a banker, and before coming to Bangor my
post was Manager of International Trade Finance. I enrolled Op tio na l mo d ule (cho o se 1)
International Financial Management 15 2
for the MBA Banking and Finance degree at Bangor through
Financial Analysis 15 2
the UK government’s Chevening Scholarship Scheme.
Choosing Bangor for the pursuit of education in the United
Kingdom was one of most important decisions I have taken in MSc Business and Finance
my life. Important factors were the suitability of the course for
my future career; the high research rating of the Business
School; the quality of the teaching staff; and the relatively low Comp ulso ry mo d ules Cr ed its Se mester
Research Methods 30 1+2
cost of living in North Wales.
International Financial Markets 15 1
Financial Econometrics 15 2
As I expected, I found the MBA in Banking and Finance to be Strategic Management 15 1+2
practical, and based on current issues in banking. Like any Human Resource Management 10 1
other student from a developing country, I expected the Management and Organisational Behaviour 10 1
Marketing Strategy 10 1
lecturers at Bangor to be of the highest calibre, due to their
excellent publications records. This level of quality was
Op tio na l mo d ules (cho o se 1)
reflected in every aspect of the course at Bangor. The resources International Financial Management 15 2
available to students, including Blackboard, library resources, Financial Analysis 15 2
online Journals and databases far exceeded my expectations.
The course and the qualification will certainly be of value for
“
my future career in banking and finance. 6
in Banking and Finance
MA Banking and Finance MSc International Banking and
Development Finance
Co mp ulso ry mo dule s Cr ed its Sem ester
Research Methods 30 1+2 Co mp ulso ry mo du le s Cr ed its Se mester
Bank Financial Management 15 1 Research Methods 30 1+2
International Financial Markets 15 1 Bank Financial Management 15 1
Financial Accounting 15 1 International Financial Markets 15 1
Financial Econometrics 15 2
Optio na l mo d ules ( cho o se 3) Banking and Development 15 2
International Financial Management 15 2 International Banking 15 1
Financial Analysis 15 2
Bank Strategy and Performance 15 2 Optio na l mo d ules (cho o se 1)
Financial Econometrics 15 2 International Financial Management 15 2
Corporate Risk Management 15 1 Bank Strategy and Performance 15 2
Investment and Private Banking 15 2
MA Finance
Co mp ulso ry mo dule s Cr ed its Sem ester
Research Methods 30 1+2
International Financial Markets 15 1
Financial Accounting 15 1
International Financial Management 15 2
Optio na l mo d ules ( cho o se 3)
Financial Analysis 15 2 MBA Banking and Finance
Financial Econometrics 15 2
Corporate Risk Management 15 1
Financial Modelling 15 1
Co mp ulso ry mo du le s Cr ed its Se mester
Research Methods 10 1
Bank Financial Management 10 1
MA Business and Finance International Financial Markets 10 1
Corporate Risk Management 10 1
Management and Organisational Behaviour 10 1
Co mp ulso ry mo dule s Cr ed its Sem ester Corporate Strategy 10 1
Research Methods 30 1+2
International Financial Markets 15 1
Optio na l mo d ules (cho o se 6)
Strategic Management 15 1+2
Marketing Strategy 10 1
Human Resource Management 10 1
International Financial Management 10 2
Management and Organisational Behaviour 10 1
Financial Analysis 10 2
Marketing Strategy 10 1
Banking and Development 10 2
Financial Institutions Strategic Management 10 2
Optio na l mo d ules ( cho o se 2) International Banking 10 2
International Financial Management 15 2 Investment and Private Banking 10 2
Financial Analysis 15 2 Quantitative and Qualitative
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Management Research 10 2
Methods for Management Research 15 2
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Taught Modules in
Bank Financial Management
This module provides a grounding in the nature, strategic
context and managerial functions of financial management in
banks, and other financial services firms. Three key themes
are: identification and management of the trade-off between
risk and return; improvement of a bank’s value using market
models; and external market-based tests of bank
performance. Specific topics include:
• External and internal drivers that shape bank financial
management
• Financial and performance analysis
• Asset and liability management
• Lending and securitisation
• Risk and capital adequacy
• Capital allocation and VAR (Value-At-Risk) modelling
• Current issues in bank financial management
Bank Strategy and Performance
Financial Institutions Strategic
Management Banking and Development
This module examines the main theoretical and practical This module critically evaluates the theory underlying the
issues concerning banking business. You will develop a critical policy of financial liberalisation, and examines its
awareness of the theory of the banking firm, the motives for implementation, primarily in developing countries. Specific
international banking, and regulatory and structural issues topics include:
impacting on bank behaviour. Specific topics include: • Financial development, economic growth and the role of
• Financial intermediation, the financial system and bank stock markets
behaviour • Theory and application of the policy of financial
• Domestic and international banking liberalisation
• Unique characteristics of financial intermediaries • Interest rate spreads and financial liberalisation
• Bank regulation and supervision • Financial liberalisation and bank efficiency
• Retail and wholesale banking, and off-balance sheet • The role and performance of foreign banks
banking business • Privatising the banking system
• Bank industrial structure: market structure, competition, • International capital flows: causes, consequences and
efficiency policy responses
• Technology, innovation and growth • Monetary policy during episodes of financial distress
• Electronic payments and internet banking
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Banking and Finance
Corporate Risk Management Financial Accounting
This module provides an analysis of pure risk and its This module examines the main issues and principles of
management. You will develop a critical awareness of the financial reporting, in an international context. The key
issues that arise in identifying, controlling and financing loss differences in accounting practice between countries are
exposures. The module demonstrates the application of risk analysed. You will develop a critical awareness of the
management concepts and techniques to practical problems. implications of the different regulatory approaches for key
Specific topics include: accounting issues. Specific topics include:
• Perspectives on risk management • Regulatory regimes in financial reporting
• Risk identification • The nature and causes of international accounting
• Corporate loss exposure: property, personnel, liability, divergence
financial risk • Classification and harmonisation
• Probabilistic measurement of risk • The IASB, its origin and programme
• Risk control, financing and transfer; separation and • Comparative accounting: UK, US, Germany, France and
combination of exposures China
• Risk financing: insurance and other alternatives; uninsurable • Revenue recognition and creative accounting
risks • Groups and goodwill
• Legal aspects of insurance and dealing with insurers • Foreign currency translation
Corporate Strategy
Financial Analysis
Strategic Management
This module analyses the techniques that are used to
evaluate a company’s financial position and performance.
This module analyses strategic decision-making within You will examine the principles underlying inter-firm
business. You will develop a critical understanding of the comparison (comparing the performance of one firm with
strategic processes of business management, the another) and trend analysis (comparing the performance
interconnections with the functional domains of marketing, of the same firm over different periods). Specific topics
human resource management and corporate finance, and include:
the management of knowledge systems. Specific topics • Balance sheet and income statement analysis
include: • Financial ratio analysis and inter-firm comparison
• Concepts of strategic management applicable to business • Trend analysis and financial forecasting
• Prescriptive and emergent strategies • Analysis of profitability and growth
• Strategy implementation through capacity building and • Using financial statements in valuation
resource allocation • Cash accounting, accrual accounting and discounted
• Managing, monitoring and reviewing strategic change cash flow valuation
• Organisational designs for strategic advantage • Pricing book values and earnings
• Human resources strategy, marketing and corporate • Distress prediction
financial strategy
• Organisational learning and knowledge management
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Taught Modules in
Financial Econometrics Financial Modelling
This module provides advanced coverage of econometric This module develops a combined theoretical and
methods and practices that are used to model financial and practical approach to mathematical modelling for
business data. You will develop the independent capability specialists in finance. Numerical methods and other
to design, estimate and evaluate appropriate econometric analytic approaches to financial modelling are
models using econometric software. Specific topics include: emphasised. Specific topics include:
• Review of the linear regression model: estimation and • Numerical methods and other approaches to financial
hypothesis testing modelling
• Dynamic regression models: distributed lag and • Multinomial trees for equity and interest rate
autoregressive models modelling
• Non-stationarity and testing for unit roots • Parameter determination and convergence analysis in
• Modelling long-run relationships: cointegration option pricing
• Causality testing • Valuation of financial instruments by direct integration,
• Modelling volatility: univariate ARCH and GARCH simulation and random number methods
models • Monte Carlo simulation
• Regression analysis using panel data • Value at risk, duration and convexity analysis
• Stochastic frontier models: efficiency analysis of • Term structure modelling
banking markets • Binomial trees and stochastic integration for option
pricing
Financial Engineering Human Resource Management
This module develops a combined theoretical and This module develops a critical awareness of the key
practical approach to derivatives pricing and financial human resource management issues that arise within
engineering. You will develop an understanding of the organisations. You will examine the theory and practice
mathematical and stochastic models that are required to of human resource management in a variety of
understand and replicate the analytical techniques used organisational settings, with an international emphasis.
in financial engineering. Specific topics include: Specific topics include:
• Option pricing: continuous and discrete time valuation • The nature and scope of human resource management
models • The changing nature of work and employment
• The probability of exercise • The employment relationship and its implications for
• Delta hedging, volatility structure, and restrictions the managerial role
imposed by absence of arbitrage • Roles and responsibilities of line managers and human
• Gamma convexity, gamma delta neutral trades, long resource specialists
and short theta and vega • Human resource planning, recruitment and selection,
• Extensions to futures, swaptions, foreign currencies equality and diversity
and exotic instruments • Managing and rewarding performance, employee
• Hedging strategies, synthetic assets and the involvement and empowerment
engineering of one asset from another • Human resource development, organisational
• Stochastic methods for describing the dynamics of performance and the management of change: national
financial prices in a random environment and international aspects
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Banking and Finance
International Banking International Financial Markets
This module examines the origins of international banking, This module provides an overview of financial instruments
the activities of international banks, the markets in which in a multi-currency world, taking account of the
they participate, and the sources of risk. You will relationship between risk and return, the diversification of
investigate the determinants of the efficiency of risk and the pricing of assets. Specific topics include:
international banks, and evaluate the implications for • Review of the concepts of risk and return
banks’ strategic decision-making. Specific topics include: • Portfolio theory, diversification and portfolio
• International banking: market development and management
definitions • Systematic risk and the capital asset pricing model
• Integration of market structures and bank efficiency • The arbitrage pricing theory and international asset
• Evaluation of country risk pricing
• The international debt crisis and policy responses • Bond pricing and bond portfolio management
• The Asian currency and financial crisis • Interest rate futures and currency futures
• Market failure and international bank regulation • Currency swaps and interest rate swaps
• International financial centres, Euromarkets and • Option pricing, stock options and currency options
offshore banking
• Case study: the internationalisation of the Brazilian
banking system
International Financial Management Investment and Private Banking
The financial management of multinational companies, This module examines the major features of the investment
and the influence of the macroeconomic, fiscal, currency and private banking sectors. You will develop a critical
and political environments on decision-making are awareness of the changing business characteristics of the
examined. Specific topics include: global investment banking industry, including various
• The financial management of multinational companies regulatory issues. Specific topics include:
(MNCs) • Structure and competitive advantage in global
• Determinants of exchange rates: purchasing power and investment banking
interest rate parity • Asset structure in investment banking
• Management of exchange rate exposure: forwards, • Revenue, costs and returns in investment banking
money markets, options • Investment banking as a complement to universal
• Corporate financing decisions and the role of the banking
global financial markets • Private banking: definition, history and clients
• Cost of capital and performance evaluation • Asset and risk management services in private banking
• Capital investment appraisal • Pricing, service quality and the role of technology
• Taxation and its implications for MNC decision-making • Offshore and onshore private banking
• Working capital management and the positioning of
funds in the MNC
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Taught Modules in Banking and Finance
Management and Quantitative and Qualitative
Organisational Behaviour Methods for Management Research
This module provides an integrated analysis of This module analyses the philosophical basis for research in
management as an academic discipline, drawing on the the management sciences, and examines a number of key
work of classical and contemporary writers in the field, methodological issues and approaches. Research designs
and as a practical strategic activity in a dynamic for both quantitative and qualitative research
environment of continual change. Specific topics include: methodologies are developed, including interviews, case
• Theories and models of management studies, focus groups, surveys and experiments. Specific
• Individuals, groups and teams in the organisation topics include:
• Learning organisations, communication, motivation and • Research methodologies and philosophy: positivism and
teamwork interpretivism
• Organisation structures: strategy, design and function • Qualitative research methods and the search for
• Organisation processes: survival, change, growth and meaning
development • Selecting a research strategy and design
• Organisation culture
• Data gathering, documentary records, triangulation and
• Leadership and decision making; power, control and
mixed methods
conflict resolution
• Content analysis, conversation analysis, discourse
analysis, grounded theory
• Quantitative research design and methodologies
• Univariate and multivariate analysis, factor, cluster and
Marketing Strategy discriminant analysis
This module critically evaluates the contributions of
various schools of thought in marketing, and examines the Research Methods
relevant analytical models and management practices,
with emphasis on the strategic importance of marketing to
all organisations. Specific topics include: This module equips you with knowledge of intermediate
• Marketing and its domestic and international and advanced research methods, which you will encounter
environment in other modules and in your dissertations. The module also
• Understanding markets: market segmentation and provides a basis in research methodology for those who
targeting customers may eventually wish to pursue research degrees. Specific
• Marketing strategy, planning, forecasting and topics include:
performance evaluation • Introduction to research methodology
• Market research and understanding the behaviour of • Techniques for describing and summarising data
customers • Elements of data modelling
• Design and implementation of effective marketing • Principles of statistical inference
strategies • Regression analysis
• Product, place, price, promotion, people, process and
physical evidence • Time-series analysis
• Social and ethical aspects of marketing • Survey methodology
Students registered for the MBA in Banking and Finance
follow a shortened version of the Research Methods
module.
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MBA in Management
The MBA in Management emphasises professional and
Why I chose Bangor
vocational development, understanding higher-level
Yolanda McCoy,
management skills and concepts, and their application in
practical situations. You will be taught and you will learn Cayman Islands
through a balanced curriculum, including theory, MBA Banking and
workshops, and case studies taken from the world stage. Finance. 2003/2004
The structure of the degree is 12 taught modules (9 The decision to pursue a
compulsory and 3 options) accounting for 120 credits, and
a dissertation weighted at 60 credits involving research on
“
life-long dream materialized
in late August, 2003 when I
an aspect of management. was awarded a British
Chevening Scholarship to
We welcome applications from good graduates in relevant attend the University of Wales,
disciplines. Alternatively, possession of a suitable Bangor MBA in Banking and Finance degree programme
professional qualification and practical experience may
in September, 2003.
also be accepted. Work experience, while desirable, is not
essential. If English is not your native language, then
satisfactory evidence of written and spoken English must be Ten years of work experience and a BSc degree in
provided, for example IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent under International Business from the University of Tampa,
alternative testing procedures. Florida, created a sound foundation for this intense but
rewarding program. Despite the many challenges, it was
Details of the structure of the MBA in Management are truly an experience of a lifetime. Not only was I privileged
shown below. Further information, including details of to study with such wonderful and multifaceted individuals
module contents, is available from: from all over the world, but the knowledge and exposure
that I gained was invaluable.
business.bangor.ac.uk/mbaman
The MBA in Banking and Finance is designed for
candidates with degrees or relevant business backgrounds
who wish to develop their knowledge in the relevant field, in
MBA Management addition to enhancing their managerial skills. When
reviewing the various MBA programs available in the UK,
Co mp ulsa ry Mod ules Cr ed its Sem ester I diligently reviewed the institution’s curriculum, their
Human Resource Management 10 1 research commitment, the learning environment and the
Management and Organisational Behaviour 10 1 professors’ experience and expertise in the business field.
Corporate Strategy 10 1
e-Business and Value Chain 10 1
Marketing Strategy 10 1 The MBA follows a very structured curriculum, and the
Finance for non-Financial Managers 10 1 professors are not merely lecturers, but also experts in the
International Business 10 2 subject areas. Many of the professors have written articles
New Venture Creation 10 2 in well-known journals, and are either authors or co-
Quantitative and Qualitative authors of books, which are actively used in the classrooms.
Methods for Management Research 10 2
It is also a very accommodating learning environment with
Optio na l mo d ules ( cho o se 3) excellent facilities. I graduated from Bangor having earned
International Financial Management 10 2 a distinction. I currently work with the Cayman Islands
Financial Analysis 10 2 Monetary Authority as a Chief Analyst in the Investment
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Business Planning 10 2 and Securities Division.
European Business 10 2
Knowledge Management
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Dissertation
After successfully completing the taught demonstrated by the following illustrative • The New Basel Accord: Implications
component of your MSc, MA or MBA list of recent dissertation titles. for the UK Residential Mortgage
degree, you will proceed to the Market
dissertation stage, which is worth 60 Rec ent dis sertat ion ti tles in clu de: • Determinants of Japanese Commercial
credits. The dissertation is normally about • Competition between the Hong Kong Banks’ Profitability, 1995-2003
10,000 words in length. Support for the and Shanghai IPO Markets • Financial Derivatives and the Exposure
dissertation stage will commence with a • Determinants of Capital Structure: of US Banks
workshop that will be held while the Cross-Sectional and Panel Analysis for • Culture, Economic Development and
taught component of your degree UK non-Financial Firms the Financial Sector: an essay
programme is in progress. • Inter-cultural Differences in Internet • Economic Crises and the Financial
Marketing Communications Sector: Empirical Evidence from Turkey
At all stages, you will receive both formal
• Reform of the Foreign Exchange Rate • Bank Efficiency in the Nigerian
and informal support from lecturing staff,
Regime and Exchange Rate Commercial Banking Sector
as well as PhD students and other
Misalignment in China • Bank Off-Balance Sheet Business and
researchers, in helping to formulate
suitable subject areas for your dissertation. • Capital Structure and Financial Crisis Risk Exposure Taxes
Your supervisor will oversee the research in Malaysia • Effects of Fixed Assets Revaluation on
design, methodology, results, draft • The Impact of the Asian Financial Stock Returns: Evidence from Greece
chapters and final dissertation submission. Crisis on the Relationship Between
The wide range of topics examined in Financial Development and Economic
recently submitted dissertations is Growth
Research Degrees
The Business School runs a highly methods; advice on thesis structure,
successful programme for students who content and presentation; critical
wish to study for the research degrees of appraisal of drafts of your thesis; and, in
MPhil or PhD. The PhD programme is the case of PhD students, advice on
recognised by the UK’s Economic and preparation for your viva voce
Social Research Council (ESRC). The examination.
programme includes a number of taught
courses considered appropriate to your The Business School offers a stimulating
area of study, which are taken during the research environment. More than 50
first year of the programme. For a PhD research students were registered for
degree, you are expected to present the MPhil or PhD degrees during the
results of your research in a thesis which 2005-06 session. Supervision by
represents a significant original specialists and access to state-of-the-art
contribution to knowledge in the subject facilities gives you the opportunity to
area studied, and to undergo a viva voce produce research of the highest
examination. For an MPhil (Master of academic quality. You will be
Philosophy) degree, you are expected to encouraged to participate fully in all of
successfully complete an approved our academic activities, including regular
programme of supervised research, and informal research presentations by our
to present your results in a thesis. own research students. Research students
play a central and highly valued role in
All research students are allocated to a the School’s research culture.
supervisor with a research interest in your
chosen topic of study. Your supervisor Further information on research degrees
will provide advice and guidance on is available from our dedicated PhD
your choice of topic; advice on the research opportunities website:
literature in your field and how to access
it; advice on your choice of research business.bangor.ac.uk/phd
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Welcome International Students
The University is highly aware of the challenges facing
international students in moving away from home in order to
study. The dedicated International Student Welfare Adviser
offers support to students in the time leading up to arrival in
Bangor, and throughout their time as students.
New students arriving at Manchester International Airport on
the weekend prior to registration are normally met and taken
by a specially organised coach service right to the doorstep of
their new home in Bangor. For students arriving at Manchester
or Liverpool airports at other times, a taxi pick-up service can
be arranged (local charges apply). We also meet students at
Bangor train station and take them to their accommodation. English language courses
International students are generally required to provide
evidence of their English language proficiency. Students who
have not yet achieved the level required by the University can
undertake English Language and Study Skills courses at the
University’s English Language Centre (ELCOS), prior to the
beginning of your academic programme, in order to reach the
required level.
As the English language level normally required for entry is
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, additional tuition can be taken as
follows:
IELTS 5.5 3 MONTH COURSE, JUNE – SEPTEMBER
IELTS 5.0 6 MONTH COURSE, FEBRUARY – AUGUST
IELTS 4.5 9 MONTH COURSE, SEPTEMBER – JUNE
Students receive close attention in order to ensure excellent
progression and successful completion of the course. At the
end, students are not required to undertake a further external
During your first few weeks at Bangor, a range of briefings are English test, as our highly experienced and qualified staff will
organised on matters such as study skills, registering with a conduct a test and provide an official report for the University.
doctor, registering with the police, advice on work regulations,
and other relevant issues. A special Orientation Day provides Students on academic programmes can receive English
an opportunity to meet other international students and external language support throughout the year in courses specially
organisations, and take a trip around the surrounding area. This organised for international students. These include academic
helps you to make friends, settle in and get to know your way writing classes and English language modules. Students can
around. also benefit from individual consultations with a language tutor.
Students wishing to undertake further external English tests can
Throughout the year, the International Student Welfare Adviser benefit from special evening classes which focus on preparation
offers assistance and advice on a range of matters such as for these examinations.
NHS health care in the UK, opening a bank account,
immigration status, applications to extend your visa, work Further details of English language courses are available from:
regulations and finding work, travelling outside the UK, police
registration, accommodation, bringing your family to the UK, ELCOS
and nurseries and schools in Bangor. We also arrange coach University of Wales, Bangor
trips to places of interest. The British Council’s Regional Services
Officer is an important point of contact for information, advice Gwynedd LL57 2DG, UK
and support for students attending Bangor through the British
Council.
Tel: +44 (0)1248 382252
Fax: +44 (0)1248 383784
Email: elcos@bangor.ac.uk
www.bangor.ac.uk/international/english
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Student Accommodation
Why I chose Bangor
Balzhan Zhussupova, Kazakhstan
MBA Banking and Finance, 2001/02
I received my BSc in International
“ Economic Affairs from the Kazakh State
Academy of Management in Almaty,
The University of Wales, Bangor offers more than 2,000 Kazakhstan. Before coming to Bangor I had
single study bedrooms in a variety of formats, all of which worked as an internal auditor and a credit
include heating, electricity and other bills in the rent, unlike analyst with International Bank Alma-Ata
most private accommodation. The Halls are split across in Kazakhstan. I decided to come to Bangor
four main sites. The main accommodation site currently
because I wanted to study for an MBA in
houses over 1,300 students, and has a food outlet offering
a wide choice of food at affordable prices. Banking and Finance and I liked the course provided by the
Business School.
Catered acc ommo datio n gives you either breakfast and
dinner Monday to Friday or a cashless card loaded with I learnt a lot from my MBA course. Studying in the Business
an allowance. This card can be used in a number of food School significantly improved my knowledge of banking, in
outlets, but the allowance does not equate to a set number which the school has excellent teaching and research records. I
of meals. The format offered depends on the site on which particularly, enjoyed the modules in International Banking
you are accommodated. and Strategic Management for Financial Institutions.
Moreover, Bangor’s diverse multicultural environment gave
Sel f-catered acc ommodatio n gives you access to a shared me an opportunity to meet many interesting people. Upon
kitchen with basic facilities such as cookers, fridges and
successful competition of my MBA dissertation, the Business
freezers. Cutlery, pots, pans and crockery are not
provided. School awarded me a PhD studentship which, I believe, will
further improve my professional profile.
En -su ite acc ommo dation features bedrooms with a private
shower and toilet in a newer residence. Fees for en-suite In the UK, the number of lecture hours is normally less
bedrooms are higher than those for bedrooms with shared compared to my home universities. That surprised me in the
facilities. beginning. Later, however, I appreciated the independence and
flexibility of the UK system. The discussions with the professors
Sha red f acilit ies acc ommo dation features shared during the lectures were challenging, and the talks given by
bathrooms and toilets. There are always baths, and some the various invited speakers were interesting and relevant. The
showers are available. The bedrooms are in older Business School has a good collection of electronic journals
residences, and are usually larger than the modern en-suite
and database facilities. I found them very useful while writing
bedrooms. Shared facilities accommodation is cheaper,
and some students say that it is easier to meet people in my dissertation. Finally, the Business School has very friendly
the old-style residences.
“
and supportive administrative personnel, who were always
willing and able to help out.
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Student Accommodation
Bangor has a lower cost of living than many parts of the UK, Many postgraduates live in University accommodation, but we
and University accommodation fees reflect this. Fees are are not able to guarantee University accommodation for all
calculated for the full academic session. As a guide, the postgraduate students. Some postgraduates live in private sector
2005-06 fees equate to the following weekly rates: accommodation. Information about lodgings, flats, cottages and
houses is available from the Student Housing Office:
Catered, shared facilities £78.82 for 32 weeks
Self-catered, shared facilities £48.65 for 37 weeks Student Housing Office
Self-catered, en-suite £71.19 for 37 weeks Student Services
3rd Floor, Student Union Building
Current information on University accommodation fees can be Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, UK
obtained from:
www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation/prices Tel: +44 (0)1248 382032/382034
For international students, the self-catered option often works Fax: +44 (0)1248 383588
well, as your rooms do not have to be vacated during the Email: studenthousing@bangor.ac.uk
Christmas and Easter vacations. The self-catered option also
works well if you wish to prepare meals similar to the ones you
enjoy in your home country. Food from all over the world can www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation/private
be bought in a number of shops in Bangor.
When you are offered a place on a postgraduate course, or to
Some international students who choose to bring their families read for a postgraduate degree by research, you will be sent
with them to Bangor take advantage of the Family information on accommodation and an application form by the
Accommodation offered by the University. This is mostly in the Postgraduate Office (Academic Office). This information pack
form of two-bedroom flats at various locations in the city, all will explain to you what your options are in applying for
within walking distance of academic departments. University or private sector accommodation.
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University of Wales, Bangor
Founded in 1884 as one of the constituent colleges of the University of
Wales, the University of Wales, Bangor now has 20 academic
departments and a student community of over 10,000 undergraduates
and postgraduates from all over the world.
The compact size of the city itself means that student facilities – The University has over 1,000 PCs for student use. These are
including accommodation, the Sports Centre and the Students’ located within the Business School, in the University library, and
Union – are within easy walking distance of the main University in a number of dedicated computer rooms in various locations
buildings. High street shops, banks, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, around the University campus. Laser printing is available from all
cinemas and theatre are also close by. The size and friendly nature of our computer rooms. Nine of these rooms are open 24 hours
of Bangor means it is easy to get to know people, and our students a day, seven days a week. You can use a wide range of
settle in quickly. Student surveys show that a high proportion of specialist software and educational technology, including the
people choose Bangor because of the small and friendly nature of Blackboard online learning environment with course notes,
the University and the town. discussion boards, announcement pages and much more. We
also have a shop selling computers, software and consumables,
often at heavily discounted prices.
Library and computer services
The Students’ Union
The University Information Services department provides library,
archives, records management, computing, media and
The Students’ Union exists to promote your interests and welfare
reprographics facilities and services. Experienced staff are
and to provide a channel of communication between you and
available to help you get the best out of our resources during
the University. Being part of your Union is free, and gives you
your study at Bangor. Our aim is to make sure you have easy
access to a wide range of services and discounts. The Union
access to the material you need for your day-to-day work.
runs a student travel office to help you find the best deals for
vacations, a general store for your day-to-day shopping needs,
We have an extensive collection of books and journals. Many and a welfare advice centre where students’ problems are dealt
journals are available online in full-text format. We also have with in confidence.
databases, videos and CDs (with listening and viewing facilities);
micro material; and a wonderful manuscript collection. From our During the day, there’s a busy welcoming atmosphere to the
web-based catalogue, you can not only find out about the Union building. The bars, cafes and coffee bar are all good
library’s stock, but also access e-books, e-journals, past exam places to eat, drink, or just sit and chat. But it’s at night the Union
papers, subject guides and other learning resources. You can comes alive, offering top-class entertainment most nights of the
make use of these electronic resources from any computer with week. The Students’ Union also organises one of the biggest
an internet connection. nights of the year, the annual Summer Ball, when the
entertainment and end-of-academic year celebrations continue
well into the next day ...
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University of Wales, Bangor
Sports facilities
If you are already interested in outdoor pursuits, you will be
spoilt for choice by the full range of opportunities available right
on your doorstep, from climbing and hillwalking to paragliding
and watersports. Even if you’re not that energetic, you can enjoy
the North Wales scenery at a more leisurely pace.
We are sure you will be thrilled with the excellent sports and
physical recreation facilities we have to offer. Maesglas, our
main sports and recreation centre, is situated next to the main
student residential site. It has two main sports halls, three well-
equipped rooms for cardiovascular exercise and weights
training, a gymnasium, a climbing wall with ascents varying in
difficulty, a bouldering wall, and four squash courts.
Outdoors, we have grass pitches for soccer and rugby, all in
sites of scenic beauty, a new synthetic pitch for hockey and
training, and a modern athletics track and field sports facility Why I chose Bangor
(shared with the municipal council). Nearby there is yet another
sports hall and two gymnasiums which are used in the evenings Aliki Plevraki, Greece
and weekends by the Athletics Union clubs for training and MA Banking and Finance, 2004/05
group activities. Before coming to Bangor, I
Health and welfare
“ studied Economics with Business
at the University of Central
Lancashire in Preston. Before
entering the job market, I decided to
We want you to enjoy your time at Bangor. We appreciate that extend my knowledge into a different
at some time you might need support to help you overcome area. Bangor was one of the few Universities that
personal difficulties which might arise. Within the Business could offer me the postgraduate degree course that
School, a Personal Tutor will be allocated to you in order to interested me. Additionally, the location played a key
address any difficulties that might arise in relation to the course. role. Studying in a larger city was stressful and
The Business School follows an ‘open door’ policy whereby
distracting. In order to succeed in my Masters degree,
students are able to seek advice on academic as well as
pastoral matters from any of the School’s staff, whenever I needed a quieter location in a region of natural
required. beauty, so as to retain all the experience and
knowledge offered by the University.
Elsewhere, the Student Services Centre and Students’ Union
offers a free and confidential professional counselling service on Banking was always an area I had dreamed of
an appointment or “walk-in” basis. Representation, personal studying, and the MA in Banking and Finance
support and advice on a variety of problems is available through provided everything I needed in order to succeed in
the Students’ Union Advice Centre and Representation Centre. this area. The project work enabled me to develop a
high level of awareness and understanding of the
Health care is available via daily surgeries where no subject material of the course. My lecturers have left
appointment is required (you will need to register with a local
me with many positive impressions. They provided
doctor). We also have a nurse who can see you on a “drop-in”
basis and who makes visits to students in their accommodation continuous support and encouragement throughout
when necessary. There is a confidential Nightline support service this crucial year, and I was rapidly able to develop
run by students for students. professional and friendly relationships with them.
The University provides excellent library and IT
Our Chaplains provide support for all members of the University, resources, which enable you to complete the
regardless of their religious beliefs. As well as many Christian coursework and to further expand your knowledge in
“
churches, there is a mosque located in Bangor High Street, many different areas.
within easy walking distance of the University buildings and
accommodation.
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Bangor and North Wales
Bangor is very much a University city. The entertainment and
nightlife is student-oriented and student-led, with the Students’
Union nightclub, Time, providing much of the focus. The cost of
living is lower than in most UK cities, so you can make the most
of your money in what is a very pleasant environment in which to
work and study. The opportunity to find part-time work is
important to some students, and the student employment bureau
within the Centre for Careers and Opportunities can help you
find suitable work. Also worth bearing in mind is the fact that,
compared to many other university cities, Bangor is a safe place
to be a student. The crime rate for North Wales is one of the
lowest in the UK.
While Bangor itself is compact and convenient, the surrounding
area offers plenty of wide open spaces. The mountains and
coastline of Snowdonia is an area of outstanding natural beauty,
offering you wonderful recreational opportunities whether you’re
interested in outdoor activities or just want to enjoy the scenery.
Bangor is exceptionally well-situated and well-equipped for
students interested in sport – especially those involving the great
outdoors. Rock climbing, sailing, diving, mountain biking,
canoeing and surfing are just some of the activities available, as
well as team sports such as rugby, hockey and football. Indoor
sports are also well catered for. However, don’t think you need to
be sporty to come here – many of our students just like the fact
that Bangor is in such a scenic location: safer, cleaner and far
friendlier than many larger places.
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Bangor and North Wales
For those not interested in sports, there’s plenty to do in
and around Snowdonia. Historical towns such as
Beaumaris, Conwy and Caernarfon (which all have their
own castles) or picturesque places such as Beddgelert,
Llanberis and Betws y Coed are well worth a visit. As a
popular holiday destination, North Wales has much to
offer in terms of tourist attractions and sights such as the
Snowdon Mountain Railway and Thomas Telford’s
famous Suspension Bridge. For day trips, the Victorian
resort town of Llandudno and historical Chester are both
easy car or train journeys away. The fast ferry service
from Holyhead to Ireland means a day trip to Dublin is
also a popular option.
Why I chose Bangor
Charilaos Roussos, Greece
BA Banking and Finance, 1997-2000
MBA Banking and Finance, 2002/03
I took my first degree at the University
“ of Wales, Bangor. Having enjoyed the
experience and met all the people I did, it
was not hard to choose where I would
resume my studies: it could not have been
anywhere other than Bangor! The
atmosphere at the University is absolutely
fantastic. Due to its relatively small size,
you can get to know a lot of people quite fast both on a
How to find us The University buildings and University student personal and on a work/study level. For me, this was
accommodation are located within a few minutes’ walk from Bangor important throughout the years of my stay in Bangor.
city centre. If you are coming to Bangor by car, there are excellent Another benefit is that nothing (library, sports pitches, pubs)
road links along the North Wales coast, linking to the M56, M6 and is too far away from anything else, making life in general
the rest of the UK motorway network. There are direct trains to
really convenient.
Bangor from London, Manchester, Crewe and Cardiff. The nearest
airports are Liverpool and Manchester International.
The course was well structured and the workload was
demanding but reasonable. I am currently employed by
Glasgow Edinburgh Accenture Luxembourg in Global Tax Operations, and I can
see the relevance of many topics studied during the course in
Newcastle my daily work in financial reporting. Overall, if I had the
opportunity to choose between this MBA program or any other
Carlisle
course in the UK, I would definitely choose Bangor again.
M6
I think the staff at the Business School are an amazing group
Leeds of people that really enjoy their work, and do a fantastic job
Liverpool Manchester to keep not only postgraduates but all school members as
Dublin Holyhead satisfied as possible. The school has a key number of
A55 Sheffield
M56 professors and lecturers who are famous for their work. It is
Crewe
BANGOR Wrexham
A5
M6 the school’s style to keep a close relationship with its students,
Birmingham and to try and help on a daily basis with various issues and
Aberystwyth “
problems that may arise – something that I found reassuring,
M1
Lampeter M5 especially when I first came to Bangor
Swansea
Cardiff London
Bristol
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Admission Requirements
Entry to any of our taught postgraduate courses usually Applicants for entry to an MPhil degree should hold a first or
requires a good first degree in a relevant subject, such as upper second-class degree in economics, or a closely related
economics, finance, accounting, business or management. subject. Applicants for entry to a PhD degree must hold a
Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification Masters degree in a relevant subject, such as economics,
or relevant practical experience may be accepted. In general, finance, accounting, business or management. It is possible to
however, all applicants are judged on their individual merits. register initially for an MPhil degree, and subject to satisfactory
Age, work experience and other factors are also considered. progress, to transfer the registration to a PhD degree at the end
of the first year.
A good standard of English is an essential requirement for
admission to the MSc/MA/MBA degrees. Overseas students
whose first language is not English will be expected to Application procedure
demonstrate proficiency in English. The normal requirement is
an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score
of 6.0, or its equivalent under alternative testing procedures.
To apply for these courses you should complete a University of
For students who do not qualify for immediate entry to the Wales, Bangor Postgraduate application form and return it to:
MSc/MA/MBA degrees, a one-year Bridging Degree or a
one-year Conversion Programme provide alternative routes into
Assistant Registrar
postgraduate study. Postgraduate Admissions
University of Wales, Bangor
The Bridging Degree is designed for students with three-year
University Diplomas (from China and elsewhere) or
Gwynedd LL57 2DG
qualifications that are deemed by the University of Wales to be UK
equivalent to undergraduate Level 2 standard. Bridging
Degree students take 120 credits in the Business School at
undergraduate Level 3. On successful completion of the one- You can download the Postgraduate application form from:
year Bridging Degree, you are awarded a BA (Honours)
Business and Finance degree, and you are eligible for www.bangor.ac.uk/apply/postgrad
admission into any of our MSc/MA/MBA degree
programmes. The taught postgraduate degree programmes start in mid-
September. Applications can be submitted at any time during
The one-year Conversion Programme is designed for graduates the preceding twelve months, but must be received before the
in arts or science disciplines, who have not previously studied start of the programme.
economics, finance, accounting, business or management.
Conversion Degree students take 120 credits in the Business Applications for the MPhil and PhD degrees can be submitted
School. On successful completion of the one-year Conversion at any time throughout the calendar year. Applicants for the
Programme, you are eligible for admission into any of our MPhil and PhD degrees should enclose a short summary
MSc/MA/MBA degree programmes. (about 1,500-2,000 words) outlining your intended research
topic with your application.
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Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Tuition fees Scholarships will be awarded according to our assessment of
the strengths of the applications received. While academic
achievement is a key criterion, a broad view of each candidate’s
Full-time tuition fees for postgraduate study at University of academic, work and life achievements will be considered.
Wales, Bangor in 2005-06 were as follows:
There is no application form for scholarships. In order to be
MSc/MA Banking and Finance considered for an award, you are required to submit a letter
MSc/MA Finance entitled ‘Scholarship Applications – Gold/Silver’ listing your
MSc/MA Business and Finance main academic and personal achievements, together with a
MSc International Banking and short statement (500 words maximum) of your reasons for
Development Finance choosing to study at Bangor.
Home/EU £4,685 per annum If you have not already applied for a place on your chosen
In ternat ion al (o uts ide EU) £9,200 per annum degree course, your letter can be submitted together with your
University of Wales, Bangor Postgraduate application form (see
page 22 for further details of the application procedure). If you
have already submitted your application for a place on your
course, or if you have already been offered a place, your letter
MBA Banking and Finance can be sent direct to the following address:
MBA Management
Home/EU £8,650 per annum Mrs Bethan Hamilton-Hine
In ternat ion al (o uts ide EU) £11,000 per annum Postgraduate Admissions Secretary
The Business School
MPhil and PhD University of Wales, Bangor
Home/EU £3,085 per annum Gwynedd LL57 2DG
In ternat ion al (o uts ide EU) £7,600 per annum UK
Current information on tuition fees can be obtained from:
Alternatively, your letter can be submitted electronically to the
www.bangor.ac.uk/fees/ following address:
business@bangor.ac.uk
Current information on Gold and Silver Scholarships can be
Gold and Silver Scholarships obtained from:
business.bangor.ac.uk
The Business School operates two scholarship schemes, which
provide financial support for full-time students on any of our
taught postgraduate degree programmes:
Gold Sc ho larsh ip £5,000 per annum
Silver S ch olarsh ip £2,000 per annum
The number of Gold and Silver Scholarship awards varies from
year to year, but normally there is a small number of Gold
Scholarships and a larger number of Silver Scholarships. All
home/EU and international students are entitled to apply for
both types of Scholarship. We do not consider your country of
origin when determining the recipients of Scholarship awards.
To be eligible to apply for a Scholarship, you must be applying
for (or already have been offered) a place on one of our taught
postgraduate (MSc/MA/MBA) degree programmes. Those
wishing to be considered for the award of a scholarship should
submit an application no later than 1st July of the calendar year
in which your degree programme commences.
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Prifysgol Cymru
BANGOR
University of Wales
All enquiries are welcome. Please contact:
Mrs Bethan Hamilton-Hine
Postgraduate Admissions Secretary
The Business School
University of Wales, Bangor
Gwynedd LL57 2DG
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1248 382644 (direct) / 383231 (general)
Fax: +44(0)1248 383228
Email: business@bangor.ac.uk
If you would like to find out more, please visit our dedicated postgraduate website:
business.bangor.ac.uk/postgrad
To download an application form, please visit:
www.bangor.ac.uk/apply/postgrad
