Roy Batchelor, HSBC Professor of Banking and Finance at the London-based Cass Business School, regularly addresses international audiences, and his public lecture at BUiD will focus on the impact new high-tech mathematical techniques are having on the financial world.
The public lecture, on Monday 17 October at 14:30, will also examine the hidden risks that emerge when these mathematical models are misapplied, and the adverse incentives which are created when banks move away from their traditional lending activities.
"To have a guest speaker of Professor Batchelor's calibre demonstrates BUiD's growing position as world-class academic institution. The lecture is directly relevant to the impressive developments taking place in the finance and banking in the UAE and indicate the quality of future research from BUiD," said David Lock, BUiD's registrar and acting chief executive.
Cass Business School - a leader in the finance and management field - and BUiD recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a partnership which will see the creation of the Institute of Finance and Banking at BUiD.
The first programme offered will be a Masters degree in Finance and Banking, and is currently being prepared for accreditation, and it is expected to be available from January 2006.
"BUiD is a shining example of a modern university in a region which is experiencing tremendous financial investment and change; I am delighted to be delivering the public lecture in such a dynamic environment and building on our new relationship," said Professor Batchelor.
During his distinguished career, Professor Batchelor has conducted research for the European Commission and the UK Treasury, and served on the Bank of England's Panel of Academic Advisors.
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the region's leading research based university, is to host a special public lecture which will examine the latest developments in the world of high finance and how so-called 'rocket-scientists' are now being used to predict futures markets.
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The lecture is open to the public and anyone wishing to attend should contact BUiD reception on 04 391 3626.
About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based university. The university was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognized British standards as reflected in its partnership with The University of Edinburgh, The University of Birmingham and The University of Manchester, Cardiff University and now the CASS Business School of City University. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national research assessment that signifies research of international standard.
The not-for-profit university offers full and part time masters degree programmes and Continuing Professional Development courses in Informatics, Engineering and Education and starting from September 2005 a new programme in the Environmental Design of Buildings is being offered. Subject to accreditation, the Finance and Banking programme will admit its first students in January 2006.
BUiD's Masters Programmes in Information Technology, Project Management, The Environmental Design of Buildings and Education have received Accreditation Eligibility Status from The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Commission for Academic Accreditation.
The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, The Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is managed by a provisional council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
The Emirates Group, DUCAB, Atkins and Dubai Duty Free are supporters of the University through a financial contributions or the provision of scholarships.
For inquiries call BUiD on +971.4.391.3633.
About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based university. The university was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognized British standards as reflected in its partnership with The University of Edinburgh, The University of Birmingham and The University of Manchester, Cardiff University and now the CASS Business School of City University. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national research assessment that signifies research of international standard.
The not-for-profit university offers full and part time masters degree programmes and Continuing Professional Development courses in Informatics, Engineering and Education and starting from September 2005 a new programme in the Environmental Design of Buildings is being offered. Subject to accreditation, the Finance and Banking programme will admit its first students in January 2006.
BUiD's Masters Programmes in Information Technology, Project Management, The Environmental Design of Buildings and Education have received Accreditation Eligibility Status from The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Commission for Academic Accreditation.
The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, The Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is managed by a provisional council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
The Emirates Group, DUCAB, Atkins and Dubai Duty Free are supporters of the University through a financial contributions or the provision of scholarships.
For inquiries call BUiD on +971.4.391.3633.
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