MBA

Business Administration: Banking and Finance

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    9,500EUR
  • Start date
    Feb, Apr, Jun, Oct

Program overview

What Rushford Business School says about their program:

If you're considering a career in business and looking for a comprehensive, high-quality MBA program, our 2 year full-time MBA program is the right choice for you. The program offers a broad range of business disciplines, including finance, marketing, banking, and strategy, and is designed to meet the needs of both experienced professionals and recent graduates.

In year 1, you will complete a total of 65 ECTS credits by taking a series of core courses that provide a foundation in business principles as well as your chosen electives. In year 2, you will complete 10 ECTS credits from the local language course and 45 ECTS credits through research, internship, and master thesis. The program also includes experiential learning opportunities such as case studies, simulations, and field projects, which allow you to apply the concepts you learn in the classroom to real-world business situations and gain valuable hands-on experience.

The program is designed to help you develop strong leadership skills, which are essential for success in today's rapidly changing business landscape. You'll participate in team-based projects, which will enable you to develop your teamwork and communication skills. Furthermore, you'll have the opportunity to network with alumni, industry leaders, and recruiters, which can be beneficial as you start your career.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed 12 years of formal education. You may have a high school diploma / secondary school certificate or equivalent
  • For admission into undergraduate programs you should have successfully completed (with a minimum overall score of 55%) your upper secondary education (post-16) that gives access to universities in your home country. Overseas high school qualifications, tertiary studies that include studies in a bachelor’s degree, completed diplomas or advanced diplomas and preparation programs can all be accepted.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • You are required to hold at minimum a recognized bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall score of 55% (GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 point scale) or higher.
  • In some instances, you may also require relevant work experience and/or research experience. If applicable, you may demonstrate this through submission of a CV, portfolio, and/or a personal statement.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    58+

  • TOEFL PBT

    490+

  • TOEFL CBT

    167+

  • PTE

    50+

  • Duolingo

    90+

English proficiency waivers

  • Demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in English language by submitting a Medium of Instruction (MoI) Letter from your previous college or university, that states that the medium of instruction for your degree was English.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • English proficiency test
  • CV – Passport size photographs – 2 letters of recommendation
  • Interview
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Fees and funding

Funding

  • About 75% of all applicants receive some level of financial aid ranging from 10 to 25% reduction in the tuition fee, usually communicated along with the offer of admission, based on academic merit and availability of funds.

Fee information

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From EUR8,500 to EUR13,500 per year

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