The curriculum for this unique program was developed by experienced bankers and educators and contains subject matter identified as critical to successful financial services professionals by senior executives at some of the world's leading financial institutions. It was designed to meet the needs of students who intend to pursue careers in this challenging and volatile industry. The curriculum consists of five courses that focus on the significant area of expertise required by senior managers and professionals in the field plus a capstone course in Strategic Management that includes a group case study and an individual research project. Courses are offered on a full semester basis with each course representing six credits. As members of a cohort, students are expected to complete the program as part of a group who will network, conduct group research, participate in group and individual projects and, it is expected, complete the program in six semesters over two years.
Every course has significant research requirements and group interaction.
It is expected that students in this program will work collaboratively with follow students and course instructors. Every course in the program has an online component to encourage interaction among students and to promote use of the Internet for learning and communication. This is the first Master of Science in Banking also taught exclusively by Distance Learning . This supports those students interested in the flexibility and the value of using the Internet.