The experts from SunGard, a global leader in software and processing solutions for the banking industry, demonstrated software systems used on financial markets for trading and market research analysis.
Discussions at the workshop involved systems solutions for asset management and securities trading which SunGard provide to financial institutions around the world. Their solutions help support their front and back office operations offering tools for investment decision making, electronic trading, regulatory compliance and accounting.
Dr Kostas Giannopoulos, Head of Finance and Banking at BUiD, said: "No other business school here in the Middle East offers this quality of specialist vocational degree provided by BUiD. Our course has a strong practical focus that has been designed specifically for banking and finance professionals.
"Students learn how security trading and market research are conducted so at the completion of the programme they will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to become for example, traders, portfolio managers, risk officers and treasurers. The course draws on the first-hand experience of leading professionals and experts."
The new course has been launched at a time when the UAE is experiencing unprecedented growth. Total assets of the UAE banking sector rose by more than 40 per cent in 2005 and saw profits increase by 100 per cent. Prior to the launch, the programme received a record number of inquiries from banking executives in the Gulf looking to build on their knowledge and qualifications.
The fully accredited postgraduate degree is offered in partnership with the Sir John Cass Business School of City University, London, one of Europe's leading business schools. The prestigious school, staffed by internationally renowned academics and leading industry practitioners, has Europe's largest group of academic specialists in finance, risk, insurance and actuarial science offering an internationally recognised first-class education.
The MSc in Finance and Banking at BUiD is available both full time (one-year) and part time (two years) to allow those who want to work and study to benefit from the programme.
The Masters programme covers key aspects of banking and finance including risk management, investments, trading, fixed income markets and Islamic banking, all designed to enhance the students' skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the expanding and highly competitive market.
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Financial experts demonstrated pioneering technology available to Finance and Banking Masters students at a special event held at the British University in Dubai (BUiD) this week.
Dr Kostas Giannopoulos, Head of Finance and Banking at BUiD, during the evening workshop
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About British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based, postgraduate 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, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University and now the Cass Business School at City University, London. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national Research Assessment Exercise 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 Information Technology, Project Management, the Built Environment, Finance and Banking, Education and IT Management.
All BUiD's current Masters Programmes have received Accreditation Eligibility Status from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's 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 governed by a Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
The Emirates Group, DUCAB, Atkins, Dubai Duty Free, Hyder Consulting, the Emirates Foundation and DUGAS are supporters of the university through financial contributions or the provision of scholarships.
For further enquiries call BUiD on +971.4.391.3633.
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based, postgraduate 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, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University and now the Cass Business School at City University, London. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national Research Assessment Exercise 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 Information Technology, Project Management, the Built Environment, Finance and Banking, Education and IT Management.
All BUiD's current Masters Programmes have received Accreditation Eligibility Status from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's 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 governed by a Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
The Emirates Group, DUCAB, Atkins, Dubai Duty Free, Hyder Consulting, the Emirates Foundation and DUGAS are supporters of the university through financial contributions or the provision of scholarships.
For further enquiries call BUiD on +971.4.391.3633.
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