| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-05-01 |
| 2024-01-08 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-04-22 | 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This degree programme provides the opportunity to follow the prestigious CFA (Chartered FiNAcial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both September-intake and January-intake students).
In addition, our partnership agreement with the esteemed Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) means that graduates of this programme will be eligible to take CISI’s Level 3 Certificate in Islamic FiNAce, without the need for additional tuition.
Future employers confirm that a professional qualification on your CV makes it stand out in a competitive job market.
The professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), are developed by practitioners to equip you with the practical knowledge you need to do your job when you leave university.
Demonstrate to future employers that you can make a difference from day one with a CISI qualification.
Your degree is accredited by the CISI (www.cisi.org) as the syllabus covers a large proportion of the content for the following professional qualifications: Introduction to Investment.
For your study resources visit CISI University Hub.
Over the past two or three decades or so, Islamic banking and fiNAce has emerged as another viable way of fiNAcial intermediation. It has gained credibility and has spread worldwide and is the preferred way of banking for one fifth of the world’s population.
This taught MSc programme offers an opportunity to study the structure of the Islamic Banking and FiNAce industry, including its theoretical foundations, products, performance, Islamic FiNAcial Instruments and Risk Management issues. These and other topics will be studied within the wider context of the Banking and FiNAce industry worldwide. The MSc is suitable for candidates with some previous background in mathematics, statistics or econometrics.
For applicants with different prior academic backgrounds, please refer to the MBA Islamic Banking and FiNAce.
Chartered FiNAcial Analyst Pathway
CFA Level 1 Pathway
Many of our degree programmes provide the opportunity to follow the CFA (Chartered FiNAcial Analyst) specialist pathway and acquire the skills to complete the CFA Level 1 examination (for both September-intake and January-intake students). The CFA has become the most respected and recognised professional qualification in fiNAce in the world.
Students undertaking this pathway will take a new module titled
FiNAcial Research & CFA Series
during the summer period. Students will attend research seminars in June to be followed by specialist training for the Level 1 CFA exam provided by Fitch Learning, who are a well-recognised and accredited provider of CFA education. The teaching will include two days of Research Seminars in June and five two-day blocks of training, plus an additional two-block of revision provided across July and August. Assessments will follow the seminars and the CFA training.CFA Pathway Fees
No additional fees are charged for students undertaking this pathway.
However, students will be required to enrol with the CFA Institute and register for the exam. Payment of enrolment and examination fees is to the CFA Institute.
How to register with CFA
You will be able to register on this CFA pathway after arrival in Bangor. If you wish to make any enquiries in advance, please contact owain.apgwilym@bangor.ac.uk.