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.

Digital Leadership

Our Leadership and Management courses are designed to improve competencies by developing the knowledge, skills and attitude of the participants, as well as ensuring a positive learning environment.

The training courses and workshops help participants fulfill their potential through effective training in areas including leadership, team building, strategic planning, and decision-making. All our courses teach & train valuable insights, proven to work in a “real world” environment. In addition to the courses outlined in this section, we have the capability to work in partnership with you to produce innovative learning solutions that are directly linked to your identified business strategy, goals and objectives, and are designed by our specialist training consultants.

BIBF Tax Academy

The BIBF believes in quality education and provides support to learners to manage their development needs in an effective manner. The BIBF has identified a critical knowledge gap among employees of many business organisations, specially after the announcement of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax in the region by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

In keeping with taxation training requirements, BIBF’s Centre of Accounting & Finance introduces the “Tax Academy” to provide knowledge, skills and tax management competencies by offering a flexible and comprehensive portfolio of tax training courses and professional qualifications in taxation.

The BIBF is committed to educational and trainings needs in this emerging field of taxation and uses its resources to help manage the impact.

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.

BIBF – Bahrain Bourse Investment Academy

The Investment Academy is created as a joint initiative of BIBF – BHB to promote training programs to support the Capital Market in Bahrain. The initiatives that are listed under this initiative not only target professional staff from the Financial Services sector but includes Schools and Universities to promote learning from an early stage into investments.