Financial Crime and Compliance MBA

Entry requirements

Full Programme

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. Candidates who do not have a formal degree or professional qualification but have minimum 3 year of approved practical experience will also be considered*

*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.

Months of entry

October

Course content

The Financial Crime and Compliance MBA (FCCMBA) is a unique and innovative award of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bangor University together with a professional designation of Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS), awarded on successful completion of this programme. Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS) designation is bestowed by ManchesterCF, an established provider of financial intelligence qualifications.

The FCCMBA is a global programme aimed at individuals in compliance role
s in financial services institutions, and regulatory bodies, or those wishing to enter the financial compliance industry.

FCCMBA is delivered through distance learning on a part-time basis and can be studied from any location with a good internet connection. The programme emphasises areas of anti-money laundering in different contexts, anti-corruption and compliance with sanctions. Informed by the UN Principles for Sustainable Banking, the programme focuses on constraining crime and terrorism through the diligence of financial institutions.

Information for international students

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:

• 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)

Fees and funding

Please see our Fees & Finances pages for more information. You can also visit our Scholarships, Studentships & Bursaries to learn more about funding available.