Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance

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Tech Talks: All you need to know about Crypto Assets & DeFi
14 April 2021
12 PM
Free of charge – Virtual webinar
DePaul Ramadan Majlis Discussion
Virtual via teams
21 April 2021
9-10 pm
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BIBF Courses Calendar 2021

Masters in Financial Technology

In response to the ever-evolving role of technology in shaping the future of industries globally, and a particular demand for FinTech education in one of its most established markets – Bahrain – Strathclyde Business School and its partner, Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has introduced an MSc Financial Technology (FinTech), fully delivered in Bahrain on a part-time basis.

This new Masters degree will bolster Bahrain’s position as a leading FinTech hub in the region, and offer ambitious individuals the opportunity to gain a cutting edge qualification, delivered by Strathclyde academics, without having to take a year out to complete studies. The intensive two year programme will offer students a rigorous core academic curriculum combined with the entrepreneurial and innovative elements of the “FinTech Revolution”. It includes a selection of financial methods, programming, data analytics and regulations and technology, with a particular emphasis on how these different subject areas come together to create new financial services and products.

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AAOIFI Shariah Standards

The e-Learning Platform presents the AAOIFI Shariah Standards through video tutorials for each standard with summarised explanations, animated case studies and self-assessments quizzes.

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Career Guidance

The Assessment and Development Centre offer Career Guidance Services. This helps develop knowledge, skills, behavior and attitude of the students in order to make career and learning choices and effectively manage their career in the future.

The students can come to the Assessment and Development Centre to make decisions, plans, information and support at any point in their time at BIBF.

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"The Advanced Diploma in Islamic Finance (ADIF) at the BIBF is considered one of the best qualifications in the Islamic Finance sector. I consider this professional qualification an essential step towards pursuing a career in this field."

Mai Al Hayki
Vice President, Head of Treasury & Capital Markets
Investrade Company BSC

"Achieving my Diploma in Insurance (DIP CII) at the BIBF has helped me build a better reputation as a high performing employee and improve my chances of climbing the corporate ladder."

Mahmood Khalaf
Senior Officer - Underwriting
Solidarity Al Ahlia Insurance

"The Master’s degree helped me advance to the next step in my career through curriculum relevant material to current HR trends, a diverse network of talented classmates, and engaging professors with "real-life" work experiences. The HR program gave me the skills needed to develop in HR through learning modules such as organizational Design, performance Management, consultative partnerships and project management. The course structure and professors created an awareness on the importance of understanding and knowing your clients in order to build credibility and personal brand to become a strong partner to the business. Not only did the program provide me with the technical skills needed to be successful in HR, but also, the soft skills through workshops, individual development plans and feedback."

Samar Muradi
Group Recruitment Specialist
Group Human Resources
ABC
FMBA Human Recourses – DePaul University

"The CIM Level 6 programme has endorsed me to be considered for the next steps of my career revolving around strategic roles."

Sawsan Shaker
Marketing Communications Executive
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)

"The CIM programme at the BIBF helped me to understand how marketers can essentially lead an organisation! If you want to understand how Marketing can have a big impact on the business, this course is for you."

Anwar Al Ali
Account Executive
Ogilvy & Mather

"I found the CIPR programme enriching and helpful in reinforcing key concepts and questions to keep in mind when devising an effective communications plan."

Manal Sulaibeekh
Executive - Digital Services
Bahrain EDB

"My Banking and Finance BSc degree from Bangor University at the BIBF was the best choice, as the knowledge gained and bonds created were an investment in my educational journey, motivating me to succeed."

Abdulla Al Shamlan
Mubasher Financial Services
Assistant Broker

"It was always my dream to obtain my ACCA qualification as a leading professional accounting body in the world. The BIBF has facilitated the classes with excellent study materials and quality teaching with the best lecturers. I would highly recommend the BIBF, to be an option to pursue ACCA qualification because it has helped my dream come true in a short period of time and opened the door to a successful career."

Meera Sadasivan
Grand Thornton
Audit Trainee

"I would highly recommend this programme, particularly to those working with teams, projects, matrices, issues, conflicts. In addition, it is very useful when setting up your own project/business, or planning to get your Master’s degree, as it can be accredited and thus saves time & money."

Saad Al Hermi
Ericsson AB
Customer Project Manager

"Joining the Bangor University Programme at the BIBF was an amazing experience! From the time you take your first steps in the campus, I can assure you that you will be able to look at a promising future. The programme is indeed a supporting pillar that will help you endorse your future career. You will be able to find your success through outstanding resources, lecturers, and education. I would definitely recommend this programme to my learning peers because it will certainly make you competent and help you achieve great opportunities."

Jehad Faisal Ghazwan
J.P. Morgan
Final Year / (Intern - June to August 2019)

"By completing my second year in this programme, I am confident that I made the right choice by choosing the University of London as my academic direction and BIBF as my institute which is certainly ‘Leading Excellence’. I recommend this programme for students looking for quality education from a highly reputable university and a personal growth and development opportunity that will strengthen their future career prospects."

Fatema AlBastaki
Student

"Obtaining my CIM qualification at the BIBF was challenging but highly rewarding; as it provided the opportunity to fast-track my career development. The programme is also aligned with the skills and knowledge required in the market and in-line with the latest marketing trends. Now being an MCIM, I have a professional recognition I can use for networking and with potential employers that set me aside from other candidates."

Ali M. Alsabbagh
The Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco)
Leader, Business Development

"I am privileged to experience such a life changing and successful program. Being a true leader is hard but with the knowledge and insights offered during the program, I feel confident to achieve it.
It was obvious from the start that the program was carefully developed and delivered in a way that all participants can understand. I would not hesitate to recommend this program to anyone with the same goal."

Abbas Moosa Buhassan
Technical Quality Duty Manager
Gulf Air - Technical Quality & Training
CMI Level 7

"This qualification has helped me widen my knowledge and understand the real function of marketing in an organisation. The knowledge gained of preparing the assignment in each module with different scenarios was the most important accomplishment. I am proud that I achieved the three modules over nine months."

Ahmed Ebrahim
CIM Level 6

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Tech Talks: All you need to know about Crypto Assets & DeFi

DePaul Ramadan Majlis Discussion

BIBF Courses Calendar 2021