MBA - Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry

MBA in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry - Full-Time, 1 Year MBA Program in Bologna, Italy

The 12-month full-time MBA in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry is an intensive and challenging international program at Alma Graduate School, part of the University of Bologna, and is taught entirely in English. 

The banking and financial industry is continuously evolving, and  it is increasingly important to possess the industry-specific know-how and become acquainted with the best practices of the field. Now, more than ever, the retail banking business requires outstanding professionals.

The Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry MBA major, has a strong commitment to a very concrete and practical education provides participants with a solid understanding of the new challenges that come along in the day-to-day business.

Participants of the Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry MBA program will gain management knowledge and skills, that provides them with a solid foundation for a career in the banking and the financial industry. Throughout the program theory is blended with experience and provides students with a high quality mix of analytical and problem-solving skills required to succeed in the retail sector.

Other program features are: internships, career development activities, and a business English course.

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The admissions requirements for this MBA in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry are as follows:

• An Undergraduate degree;
• 2+ years of qualified work experience;
• English proficiency: The TOEFL test is required of all candidates whose native language is not English. The IELTS is acceptable as an alternative.

The admissions process is divided into two rounds of application:

Round I: April 2nd, 2012
Round II: July 2nd, 2012

Find out more about the admissions requirements for this MBA in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry and if you are eligible to apply here

This MBA in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry Program has a curriculum that is divided in two main parts: General Management (MBA core courses) and a Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry concentration that aim at presenting the tools enabling the understanding of financial markets and financial instruments, as well as enrich participants with the expertise needed in the field of the retail industry and financial organizations.

Core modules in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry MBA include:

General Management courses:

•     Corporate Finance
•     Corporate Strategy
•     Financial and Managerial Accounting
•     International Finance
•     Leading People and Organizations
•     Marketing Management

Specialized courses:

•     Bank Risk Management
•     Behavioral Finance
•     Business Development Laboratory
•     Central Banking and Monetary Policy
•     Consumer Analysis
•     Customer Satisfaction
•     Fixed Income and Financial Derivatives
•     Foundation in Banking I
•     Foundation in Banking II

This post-experience MBA also includes: managerial training, team-based project works, workshops with managers and entrepreneurs and in-company visits. The program alsofeatures a Business English course; intensive Italian classes are offered free of charge to international participants who wish to improve their language skills during their stay in Italy. Italian classes are scheduled in September 2012, prior to the beginning of the MBA courses.

Alma Graduate School together with UniCredit have a long-standing experience together in research and education, as well as in training projects. Alma Graduate School guarantees academic excellence and prestige. UniCredit Group, the leading bank in Europe in terms of retail, will lead MBA participants towards new dimensions in financial retail worldwide, by leveraging its international scope and significant achievements.

500 Hour Internship

The MBA Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry program also includes an Internship, which is designed with creating employability as one of the primary goals of the program. Therefore, interaction between theory and practice is an essential part of the curriculum: master lectures, testimonials, analysis of business cases, and in-company visits will take place throughout the year and will go side by side the core academic courses.

The program also includes a 500-hour internship scheduled in the last period of the program (June - September 2013). Internships will take place at the UniCredit Retail Area in the countries where the Group is present. The internship represents an opportunity for MBA participants to analyze real company problems, develop strategies, and elaborate action plans together with upper level managers.

Corporate contacts established during the year, together with the internship experience, will give MBA participants a considerable competitive edge over the ever present competition. Outstanding graduates from the MBA Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry major will also have the chance to be considered for placement in managerial positions within the UniCredit Group.

The tuition fee for this MBA in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry is set to 27,000 euro, which includes study materials, language courses, and the use of Alma Graduate School facilities. The course fee does not include travel or living expenses.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Alma Graduate School offers numerous full and partials scholarships for participants of the MBA in Retail in the Banking and Financial Industry. Scholarships range from 10,000 euro to 27,000 euro.

Intensive Italian classes are offered free of charge to international participants who wish to improve their language skills during their stay in Italy. Italian classes are scheduled in September 2012, prior to the beginning of the MBA courses.

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