Master's Track Diploma in Banking & Financial Services

The demand for banking and financial executives who can formulate strategies on a global scale continues to increase. A career in the banking and financial services industry requires strategic planning, good communication, problem solving, and innovative leadership. After completing a four-month, accelerated Master's Track Diploma in Banking & Financial Services, you will know more about the industry than most M.B.A. graduates, and will have completed almost half of the coursework towards a Master of Science in Administrative Studies.

 

STUDY global markets, corporate operations, securities markets, investments, methods of financial analysis, and mergers and acquisitions

MEET top executives who have firsthand knowledge of the current practices

ANALYZE case studies and current industry trends

VISIT leading banking and financial services firms

TRANSFER up to twenty of the credits you earn toward a Master of Science in Administrative Studies

Courses

The Master's Track Diploma in Banking & Financial Services consists of 8 required courses for a total
of 24 credits:
 

Dr. William Chambers, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.


Dr. Chambers, BU Global Banking & Financial Services Academic Coordinator, has over twenty years of experience developing and overseeing credit models, internal credit scoring systems, and default risk assessment processes for Standard & Poor’s. He is an expert in international finance, portfolio management, and the economics of real estate development. Chambers teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in finance, credit analysis, and portfolio management.
  • Financial Theory and Policy
  • Quantitative Analysis for Business
  • Capital Markets and Institutions
  • Introduction to Investment Management
  • Investment Banking and Valuation
  • Banking and Financial Services Marketing
  • Finance Simulation
  • Boston’s Banking and Financial Services Industry (non-credit)

Advanced Diploma: Semester Professional Internships

Students may apply for an Advanced Diploma, which includes an internship semester following the academic component. In doing so, students submit financial documentation for both semesters in their initial application and, if accepted into the program, are issued I-20s for the length of both academic semesters. These internships are typically unpaid. Banking & Financial Services students will have the opportunity to complete a four-month internship at one of Boston’s many banks, investment services corporations, or brokerage firms. Separate admissions processes and tuition apply. To learn more about the BU Global Internship Experience, click here.

Optional Practical Training

Students in the advanced track are also eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Through OPT, international students can remain in the U.S. and work for up to one year at a salary negotiated with the employer.

2009/2010 Expenses

Application Fee (non-refundable) $70
Estimated Program Fees (tuition, books, materials) $13,400
Advanced Diploma (includes Internship) $16,200
Registration Fee $40

Click here to download a PDF of estimated expenses.

Admissions Requirements

Minimum TOEFL Scores: 560 PP / 220 CBT / 84 iBT (iBT: Reading 21, Listening 18, Speaking 23, Writing 22)
Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Two years of work experience recommended
Background in Financial Accounting

Program Dates

 
Fall 2009
Application Deadline June 15, 2009
Orientation September 1 and 2, 2009
Program Begins September 2, 2009
Program Ends Week of December 14, 2009


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