Bangor University Programmes

The Bangor University programmes give participants the opportunity to

graduate from one of UK’s most respected and well established

institutions. Bangor has an excellent international reputation for

research, particularly in the fields of Banking and Finance. It is ranked in

the top 25 institutions in the world according to the RePEC ranking for

research in banking. The recent “BIBF Graduate Destination Survey”

shows that about 85% of our graduates successfully find a job or pursue

post-graduate study within 12 months of graduation, reflecting the

strong reputation that the programme has built over the years amongst

employers and the quality of our graduates. The degree programmes are

designed to offer a comprehensive scheme of academic study with a

special focus on real life application.

The BIBF offers three diploma streams in partnership with

Bangor University-UK. The programmes aim to offer

students in Bahrain the opportunity to gain

internationally regarded and vocationally relevant

degrees. The three streams offered at BIBF include:

•Validated Diploma in Accounting and Finance

• Validated Diploma in Banking and Finance

• Validated Diploma in Islamic Finance.

After the successful completion of the

Diploma Programme, students can pursue

a relevant BSc degree directly from Bangor

University or from the BIBF (starting from

2018).

Overview

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Students have the option to choose one of the following structures:

• 1 year in Bahrain & 2 years at Bangor (UK); or

• 2 years in Bahrain & 1 year at Bangor (UK); or

• 3 years in Bahrain (starting from 2018 for selected BSc programmes).

Course Structure: • Takes three academic years to complete (2 years for the Validated Diploma + the final year)

• Two semesters (from Sep-Jan & from Feb-June).

• Four modules per semester

• A combination of guided-learning and self-study is required

• Sessions are conducted in small groups allowing for maximum support and interaction

• Receive training in the only “Dealing Room” simulation in the region

• Access to internship opportunities and extracurricular activities

• You will be assessed through a mixture of continuous assessment and written examinations.

• You will complete assignments such as collecting and analysing information from commercial databases

or the internet, preparing business case studies, writing essays and completing problem-solving exercises.

Study Options:

Fees: BD 2000 per semester (excluding books and lab fees)

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Validated Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Description:This programme is designed to offer a comprehensive scheme of academic study, which advances students’ ability to apply a range of

Accounting and Finance skills to practical situations. The programme modules are designed on the basis of the latest requirements of

Accounting and Finance, familiar by the work of professional accountancy bodies including the AAT, ACCA and CIMA. The main subject

groupings are financial and managerial accounting, finance and economics, audit and professional ethics, and accounting information

systems and buiness law. In these subject offerings, there is a natural progression from Year I to Year II. Year I provides an essential

introduction to the subject grouping and equips students with the preliminary practical and intellectual skills necessary for progression to

Year II, which progressively builds on to what has been introduced earlier.

Programme Aims: • To provide a comprehensive theoretical and technical foundation in accounting, auditing and allied subject groups as practiced today

• To produce graduates with the skills and confidence required to undertake entry level accounting positions and enter the job market and

conduct their work with minimal supervision and training

• To provide opportunities for students to develop academically, and where appropriate, prepare them for further study and for a range of

careers

What will you study?

Year I

Code

ACC1103

ACC1104

ACC1105

ACC1106

Semester II

Financial Markets & Institutions

Introductory Management Accounting

Audit & Assurance and Corporate Governance

Accounting Information Systems I

Code

ACC1101

QM1100

ECO1102

MGT1102

Semester I

Introductory Financial Accounting

Quantitative Methods for Accountants

Money & Macroeconomics

Management Strategy

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Year II

ELECTIVES YEAR II

Code

ACC2107

ACC2108

LW2201

FIN2101

Code

ACC2112

IF2108

Semester II

International Financial Accounting & Reporting

Management Accounting & Control

Business and Commercial Law

Corporate Finance

Semester II

Advanced Audit and Assurance

Accounting Auditing and Governance

for Islamic Financial Institutions

Code

ACC2109

ACC2110

ACC2111

Semester I

Business and Professional Ethics

Financial Statement Analysis

Accounting Information Systems II

Elective

Progression Pathways:BSc Accounting & Finance

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Validated Diploma in Banking and Finance

Description:This programme is designed to offer a comprehensive scheme of academic study, which advances students’ ability to apply a range of banking

and finance skills to practical situations. The programme modules are designed keeing in mind the needs of the latest banking industry

requirements and practices. The main subject groupings are banking, accounting and finance, quantitaive methods, risk and lending,

management and marketing and banking law. In these subject offerings, there is a natural progression from Year I to Year II. The Year I

provides an essential introduction to the subject grouping and equips students with the preliminary practical and intellectual skills necessary

for progression to Year II, which progressively builds on to what has been introduced earlier.

Programme Aims: • To offer a qualification addressing needs of conventional financial institutions

• To ensure that on completion students will have developed the skills and confidence so they are capable of taking responsibilities of entry

level banking/ finance positions

• To provide opportunities for students to develop academically and prepare them for further study

What will you study?

Year I

Code

ACC1102

QM1102

IT1101

ECO1103

Semester II

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Quantitative Methods II

Managing Information

Managerial Economics

Code

ACC1101

QM1101

MGT1101

ECO1102

Semester I

Introductory Financial Accounting

Quantitative Methods I

Principles of Management

Money and Macro Macroeconomics

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Year II

ELECTIVES YEAR II

Code

FIN2101

MKT2101

BAK2101

Code

IF2105

IF2106

Code

IF2103

IF2111

Semester II

Corporate Finance

Principles of Marketing

Bank Lending

Elective

Semester I

Islamic Treasury, Risk Management & Capital Markets

Islamic Insurance- Takaful

Semester II

Islamic Commercial Banking

Islamic Accounting Standards

Code

LW2101

BAK2102

MGT2102

Semester I

Banking Law

Risk Analysis

Management & Organization

Elective

Progression Pathways:BSc Banking & Finance

BSc Business Studies & Finance 7

Validated Diploma in Islamic Finance

Description:The programme is designed to offer a qualification addressing the needs of financial institutions providing Islamic Banking services and

products. The main subject groupings in the programme are: Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence, Islamic Economic Thought, Islamic Investment

Banking, Islamic Insurance (Takaful), Risk Management for Islamic Financial Institutions and Shari’a Audit and Compliance. In these subject

offerings, there is a natural progression from Year I to Year II. The Year I provides an essential introduction to the subject grouping and equips

students with the preliminary practical and intellectual skills necessary for progression to Year II, which progressively builds on to what has

been introduced earlier.

Programme Aims: • To provide students with an understanding of the jurisprudential and theoretical fundamentals of Islamic Banking and Finance

• To provide an appreciation of the investment regulations relating to the banking industry and to Islamic banks in particular

• To ensure that in complettion of the programme the students whould have developed the skills and confidence required to take the

responsibilities of junior banking positions particulary in the area of Islamic Finance

• To provide opportunities for students to develop academically and prepares them for further study

What will you study?

Year I

Code

ACC1102

MGT1101

IT1101

IF1102

Semester II

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Principles of Management

Managing Information

Islamic Economic Thought

Code

ACC1101

QM1101

IF1101

ECO1102

Semester I

Introductory Financial Accounting

Quantitative Methods I

Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence

Money & Macroeconomics

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Year II

ELECTIVES YEAR II

Code

FIN2101

MGT2102

IF2103

Code

BAK2101

MKT2101

Code

BAK2102

IF2110

Semester II

Corporate Finance

Management and Organization

Islamic Commercial Banking

Elective

Semester I

Bank Lending

Principles of Marketing

Semester II

Risk Analysis

Shari’a Audit and Compliance

Code

IF2104

IF2107

IF2108

Semester I

Islamic Investment Banking

Banking Business and Trust Law

Accounting Auditing & Governance for Islamic Financial Institutions

Elective

Progression Pathways:BSc Banking & Finance

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EmployabilityBeing the main training hub for the Banking and Financial sector, BIBF has extensive links with the

industry. Our recent graduate destination survey, conducted in 2015, shows that about 85% of our

graduates find a job within 1 year of graduation. It also shows that our graduates are very likely to

find a job that is relevant to the degree programme that they completed with us, which is evident

in the table below.

Graduates

Employed full time

Employed part time

Studying full time

Seeking a job

Working & Studying at the same time

Already Obtained a MSc or Professional Certificate

Sector Distribution

Banking and Finance

Audit Firms

Education & Training

Others

of graduation

56%

8%

6%

29%

35%

-

54%

13%

6%

27%

of graduation

80%

5%

0

10%

26%

27%

59%

9%

9%

23%

Within 6 months Within 1 year

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Semester 2

Admission Entry requirement:

• BIBF’s International Foundation programme or equivalent (IB or A-Levels)

• IELTS (UK VI) score of 6.0

How to Apply?

You need to provide the following documents:

• Statement of graduation from Secondary School approved by the Ministry of Education

• Copy of your IELTS score

• Medical report from a Public Health Centre

• Copy of your passport and CPR

• Two passport size photographs

Contact us:

Email: academic@bibf.com

Phone: 1781 5555/ 6328

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For further information, and to register.Please contact the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance

Tel: +973 1781 5555 Email: info@bibf.com

The Bangor programme in BIBF provides a high standard

education with an excellent degree. The courses are taught in

a very hands on and relevant manner that will prepare you for

the business world. I recommend studying the Bangor

programme at BIBF because it’s world class education right at

your doorstep.“ “

Menwa AlKhalifa- Year I Bangor University Student

BIBF as a university provides many of the facilities that any

college student desires such as having a student council that

represents us all. The lecturers are very open and accept our

opinions in class. Moreover, it is important to note the

environment that BIBF encompasses, which makes me as a

student feel important. “ “

Latifa Buhiji- Year II Bangor University Student

BIBF is committed to delivering a high quality academic

experience to all students. I was always ensured to receive a

complete and positive experience at BIBF. Not only that, but I

feel integrated within the community, thus providing me with

a safe and happy environment. Nevertheless, I have always

experienced a positive, friendly, high quality, and great

academic experience at BIBF.

“ “Nader Alnawakhtha- Year I Bangor University Student