MSc International Banking and Finance – Study Online from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Imagine accelerating your global finance career while watching the Dubai skyline light up your evenings. Through the exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, the MSc International Banking and Finance lets you study wherever you are in Dubai, on your schedule, without pausing your life or your ambitions.
This is a transformative online experience designed for impact. Built around rigorous, internationally applicable finance and banking theory with a practical lens on decision-making, the programme helps you build confidence to operate across borders, markets, and asset classes—so you can compete and thrive in a world where finance never stands still.
Earn a British degree recognised worldwide
Graduate with a respected British master’s degree awarded by the University of Salford, delivered in exclusive partnership with Robert Kennedy College. British higher education carries a global reputation for rigor and quality, opening doors across continents and industry sectors.
From global banks to high-growth fintechs, employers value the clarity and transferability of a British credential. Your degree travels with you—helping you convert ambition into opportunity wherever your career leads next.
Finish in as little as 1 year — 100% online
Progress at pace. The programme is designed so that motivated professionals can complete their master’s in as little as 12 months entirely online. Keep your momentum, apply what you learn immediately at work, and advance without postponing your goals.
Each module is purposefully structured to move you efficiently from advanced theory to real-world application. You’ll sharpen your analytical edge and graduate sooner, ready for your next step.
No fixed lecture times — study when it suits you
Life and work in Dubai move fast. That’s why there are no mandatory live-session times. Access lectures, readings, case studies, and discussions when it fits your schedule—early morning before the office, late evening after family time, or anywhere in between.
This truly flexible approach respects your commitments while keeping you deeply engaged. You remain in control of your time, without compromising the depth or quality of your learning.
Learn anywhere, even offline, with our mobile app
Traveling between meetings in DIFC, commuting on the Metro, or flying for business? Download materials and lectures through our mobile app so you can study offline, on the move, and on your terms. Your campus fits in your pocket.
Whether you’re reviewing a valuation lecture on a flight or revisiting risk models at a coffee shop, the platform supports your lifestyle and helps you turn spare moments into meaningful progress.
Open-book assessments that mirror real finance work
Instead of classical question/answer exams, you’ll experience open-book assessments that reflect how finance professionals make decisions: by interpreting data, synthesizing research, and building defensible arguments.
This approach prioritizes critical thinking, clarity of communication, and analytical rigor—the skills hiring managers value when the stakes are high and the numbers must add up.
Learn from faculty with elite academic pedigrees
Engage with supportive tutors and faculty who graduated from world-renowned universities, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic foundations and industry experience inform a demanding, relevant, and motivating learning journey.
Benefit from expert feedback, constructive challenge, and mentorship that help you sharpen both your technical finance capabilities and your strategic leadership voice.
A diverse global classroom and a powerful alumni network
Join a vibrant learning community of professionals from over 130 countries. You’ll exchange perspectives with peers from banking, fintech, corporate finance, consulting, and the public sector—broadening your worldview and expanding your network.
Our alumni work with international organisations such as The World Bank, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Crédit Agricole, VISA, American Express, MasterCard, JPMorgan Chase, Raffles World Academy, United Nations, Google, ICRC, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, and Sony.
Flexible financing with interest-free instalments
Your education should empower you—not pressure your finances. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, allowing you to invest in your future while managing your monthly budget responsibly.
Knowing your costs upfront and spreading payments over time gives you the confidence to focus on what matters: mastering advanced banking and finance concepts and accelerating your career.
Why this programme is a strong fit for professionals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai is a strategic financial gateway connecting the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. With hubs such as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Nasdaq Dubai, the city offers roles across corporate finance, investment banking, private banking, risk management, trade finance, and treasury. The MSc International Banking and Finance equips you with advanced technical and analytical competencies to navigate cross-border capital flows, assess risk, and make high-stakes decisions in dynamic markets.
As Dubai scales its ambition in fintech, digital assets, and payments, professionals who understand international banking principles, market microstructure, valuation, and governance stand out. Whether you’re contributing to a challenger bank, a payments innovator, or a global bank’s regional operations, the programme’s emphasis on robust financial theory applied to real-world scenarios supports career growth across these sectors.
Dubai’s economy is diversified and outward-looking—from aviation and logistics to tourism, retail, and real estate. Organisations here value finance leaders who can evaluate investment cases, price risk effectively, and partner with business units to drive performance. The programme enhances your ability to translate financial insight into strategic action, strengthening your impact in roles across corporates, banks, and consultancies serving the region and beyond.
Ready to take the next step?
You can pursue the future you want without relocating or pausing your professional momentum. Build global credibility, expand your network, and gain the knowledge to move confidently through international banking and finance.
Request our course catalogue to explore modules, entry requirements, and how the programme fits your ambitions in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.