Emirates Institute for Banking & Financial Studies

Established in 1983, the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) offers world class education programmes, training sessions and allied services in the area of banking and finance at its three state of the art campuses strategically located in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Committed to the Emiratisation initiative, EIBFS supports UAE nationals by providing top-notch training facilities and encouraging career growth in the banking and financial services sector.

EIBFS has been globally integrated with various leading institutes and universities of the world to bring and offer the best programmes and courses in banking and finance to the UAE. EIBFS has made significant contributions to the life and careers of thousands of students and working professionals in the domain area of banking and finance supported by its highly qualified, skilled and experienced academicians and corporate trainers.

EIBFS has witnessed significant growth over the years, particularly in the number of students and trainees, academic and training programmes, campuses sites, faculty and staff members, alumni and various other dimensions. Every year, the institute welcomes thousands of students and trainees from across the UAE to educate, train and offer a wide range of banking and financial learning opportunities supported by best in class research, expertise, programmes and facilities.

To be a leading institution in providing world-class education and training in banking and finance, at local, regional and international levels. To contribute effectively towards emiratization in the banking and finance sector. To constantly provide excellent banking and financial human development programs to the satisfaction of our customers. To promote scientific research in banking & finance sector. To upgrade and disseminate specialized knowledge in the banking and finance sector.

Objectives:

• To raise the standard of performance of the workforce employed in the banking sector.
• To qualify the UAE Nationals for successful careers in the banking & financial sector.
• To attract UAE Nationals who are not employed in Banks, train them to apply the concepts and methods of banking, thereby augmenting the existing pool of skilled national human resource.
• To identify and obtain resources (financial, human, and/or technical) to support the teaching, research, and service components of EIBFS.
• To increase and enhance the visibility and awareness of the EIBFS to the community at large /all stakeholders.