INTRODUCTION

The GLOMACS Mini MBA in Banking & Finance is designed to equip executives with the essential knowledge and skills needed to advance swiftly into key roles within the financial services sector.

This course offers advanced executive coaching that encompasses a practical and comprehensive understanding of recent developments in banking and finance, including strategies, financial management, risk management, international markets, marketing strategies, and performance evaluation—critical competencies for anyone engaged in financial sector activities.

Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with guest speakers and leading strategists from the financial services industry.

 Course Highlights:
– In-depth insights into the latest developments in financial markets and instruments
– Strategic perspectives on the challenges facing banks and how to leverage them
– Current management issues within the banking and finance sector
– Skills in risk management
– Comprehensive financial knowledge and skills

 Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
– Identify key issues and challenges in the banking and finance sector
– Understand the significance of finance in managing shareholder value
– Target, prioritize, and manage strategic changes within the sector and their roles
– Develop and implement effective strategies
– Integrate functional strategies across marketing, technology, operations, and human resources
– Manage and implement change initiatives
– Evaluate lending propositions and effectively manage loan portfolios
– Measure and mitigate risk
– Acquire a powerful Mini MBA toolkit for present and future roles

Training Methodology
The course will be delivered by seasoned practitioners and authors from the banking sector, complemented by guest speakers who are experts in strategy, management, and finance. Participants will engage in discussions on practical case studies and contemporary issues, benefiting from the insights of industry leaders and strategists.

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This advanced training course is tailored for executives and managers in the Banking and Finance sector but is also suitable for a broader range of professionals, including:
– Senior banking and finance executives looking to deepen their industry knowledge and engage with peers
– Managers tasked with developing and implementing strategic visions and plans
– Professionals involved in risk management
– Individuals aspiring to senior positions within the banking and finance sector
– Functional managers in sales, marketing, finance, HR, operations, and IT seeking to understand the bigger picture and formulate effective strategies
– Senior managers in companies serving the banking and finance sector (e.g., IT firms, consultants, outsourcing companies) who want to enhance their sector knowledge and advisory capabilities

Course Outline

DAY 1: International Financial Markets & Instruments
– Overview of international financial markets, regulations, instruments, and associated risks
– Analysis of international bank balance sheets and income statements
– Marketing financial services and products
– Introduction to securitization and derivatives
– Understanding Islamic banking instruments
– Current trends and developments in international financial markets

DAY 2: Strategic Management
– Strategic challenges in the financial sector
– Importance of strategic planning and competitive advantage
– Developing and evaluating strategic options
– Integrating functional strategies (marketing, technology, operations, organization, and people)
– Implementing and managing successful strategies

DAY 3: Management & Leadership
– Skills of effective leadership and management
– Organizational structure and culture
– Managing cross-functional teams (marketing, technology, operations, and people)
– Change management strategies
– Relationship management and customer relationship management

DAY 4: Financial Management
– Role of finance in maximizing shareholder wealth and business value
– Strategies for developing sustainable profits
– Evaluating financial performance (profitability, liquidity, capital adequacy)
– Business valuation models
– Managing and controlling a loan portfolio

DAY 5: Risk & Risk Management
– Identifying and evaluating risks
– Understanding regulations, liquidity, and capital adequacy requirements
– Risk measurement and stress testing
– Asset and liability management
– Capital allocation and Value-at-Risk (VaR) modeling
– Addressing current and future challenges in bank financial management

This Mini MBA program empowers participants with the skills and insights necessary to excel in the banking and finance sector, enhancing both personal and organizational effectiveness.