Master in Banking and Finance

The degree in Banking and Finance is taught in English and covers a total of four semesters across two years. At the end of this degree, you will have 120 credits. The exclusively designed course schedule includes classes over short periods in consideration of students who intend to combine their studies with work.

Year 1 Courses

• Office Software
• Choice between Economic Calculus or Advanced Contract Law
• Management & Strategy
• Project Management
• Advanced Internship Support
• Public Policies Assessment
• Communication in banking and finance
• Quantitative methods of management
• Financial and Strategic Analysis
• Theory and Modeling in Finance
• Internship
• Account-Financial Tools
• International Financial Management
• Data Analysis Applied to Economics
• Forecasting techniques
• Initiation to Research

Year 2 Courses

• Corporate Finance
• Introduction to Banking (Bank strategy)
• Regional context
• Financial Markets Theory
• Financial Markets Practice
• Financial Markets Regulations
• ADGM Regulations
• Communication in banking and finance
• Moot court arbitration and dispute resolutions
• Thesis methodology
• Banking Risk Management
• Banking Marketing
• Banking Law
• Insurance (UAE and EU regulations)
• Islamic Banking
• Master Thesis

Master’s thesis

Students will be required to submit an extended essay based on their internship by the end of the first year. For their second year, students will be required to submit a research-based thesis.

Internship

For nonworking students, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has integrated a mandatory internship in the first year.
The internship will encourage critical thinking and improve students’ reasoning abilities by blending academic theory with real life workexperience. Students will benefit from a greater depth of experience working in a professional environment.
The internship also provides an excellent opportunity to gain crucial insights and improve access to various career opportunities in the region and beyond. Students will discover that this collaborative learning process can lead to enduring professional relationships, which will open doors and forge new career paths.

Admission to our master’s programmes is selective and competitive and each applicant will be considered on his/her own merit. Our admissions process ensures that every course has an ideal mix of people with talent, impressive interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

General entry requirements

• Bachelor in a relevant field with a CGPA of 3 out of 4 or equivalent.
  Candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (or equivalent scores as per the equivalency table) may be conditionally admitted under probation during the first semester. The student will be authorized to continue in the program only if they secure an average of at least 12 out of 20 which is obtained by the end of the first semester. The decision is based on academic performance and will be made official after the completion of the first semester
  or Bachelor with minimum of 2nd class honours
  or Bachelor with an average of 12 out of 20
• Bachelor students with a GPA below 3 may be admitted on the ground of their professional and/or personal experience, in case they are granted a VAPP by SU’s or UP’s VAPP commission
• IELTS certificate with minimum overall band of 6.0 with a validity of 2 years or TOEFL certificate with minimum score of 79 (or equivalent) with a validity of 2 years or, Native English speaker who completed 3 full years in an English-medium institution within a maximum period of 3 years or equivalent

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview to assess the candidate’s motivation, career expectations and relevant professional experience in the degree area.

Applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from universities outside the UAE must present a Certificate of Equivalency for their graduation certificates from the UAE Ministry of Education. Applicants, who are holders of undergraduate degrees issued by a licensed higher education institution in the UAE, are required to submit a copy of their degrees attested by the UAE Ministry of Education. For details on requirements, kindly visit the Ministry’s website: Ministry of Education.

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is committed to considering applications from all students regardless of their country of origin, income, gender, religion or physical condition.

Assessment & graduation requirements

Throughout the year, there will be frequent assessment and evaluations. Students will be evaluated on individual assignments, internships presentations, reports and examinations, which usually take place towards the end of every semester. Attendance to all classes is mandatory and it is important that students are punctual and observe university regulations at all times.

•    Programme tuition fees (over 2 years):	AED 166,400 (approximately US$ 45,344)
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Scholarships*

25% academic excellence scholarship

New joiners are eligible to 25% scholarship on tuition starting from the 1st semester. To be eligible, applicants are required to meet one of the below criteria:

• Bachelor CGPA average of 3.6/4.0 and above, or equivalent
• Bachelor with Final Average of 15/20 above
• Bachelor with first class honors
• Candidates graduating as the top of class, despite the average

A minimum average of 14/20 is required to maintain the scholarship for the following semesters.

For programmes taught in English: an English Proficiency level with a minimum of 7.0 for IELTS or 94 for TOELF IB

Preferential rates

20% Alumni preferential rate

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi alumni are eligible to a 20% waiver on tuition fee.

25% preferential rate upon enrolment on a second master’s degree

Applicants holding a master degree from SUAD and enrolling for a second master degree at SUAD are entitled to a 25% waiver on tuition.

5%-15% corporate rate

Companies and organizations benefit from a special discount, based on the number of employees enrolling in programmes. For more details, please contact +971(0) 2-6569311

10% Family discount

Students who have a first-degree relative currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a postgraduate programmes are eligible for a 10% discount.

*Conditions apply

Employment in the financial sector is notably competitive and graduates with a specialisation in Banking and Finance are highly sought after.
For emerging and experienced finance professionals, career prospects are remarkably high and vary from senior positions in investment And Commercial Banking, Asset Management, Risk Management, Financial Services and Consultancy or positions in multinational companies.
For fresh graduates, student career options include opportunities working as a Financial Analyst or a Consultant in multinational corporations, investment houses and brokerage firms and supervisory roles in public utility companies, regulatory agencies and federal government agencies.
With this degree you will deepen your expertise and build a foundation to think beyond your job’s functional limits and position yourself to become an important partner in implementing plans that deliver the best results. When you earn a master’s degree from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, you will join a network of successful business executives who have advanced their careers by developing their leadership and management potential.