Birmingham Campus

Postgraduate Application Form

Instructions for Applicants
Thank you for your interest in Finance Business Training.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our Postgraduate Programmes at FBT. Please ensure
you read through the following information carefully. It contains a step-by-step guide to completing the
application form, and will help make the process as straight-forward as possible. In addition, our
programme advisors are available to answer any of your questions in person or over the phone, so
please feel free to contact us if you have any further queries regarding the application process.

STEP 1
Complete the application form. You will need to include the following in your application:
 Certified copies of your qualifications, certificates and transcripts
 A copy of your passport
 An English copy of your CV/résumé
 Two reference letters (academic/professional)
Please ensure that reference letters are on letterhead paper, stamped and dated (not older
than 6 months)
 A scanned copy of a recent passport sized colour photograph (jpeg, 150*150 pixels)
 Proof of English Proficiency

STEP 2
Ensure that you have enclosed all supporting documents. These are listed throughout the application
form.

STEP 3
Please send a completed copy of your application to your programme advisor. Note that you have the
option of either sending it by email, or through the post. In either case, you are required to attach
copies of the relevant documents listed in this application.

Students applying through the post must complete the application form in BLOCK CAPITALS, using
black ink. Once you have completed the form, please send it to the following address:

Finance Business Training

Postgraduate Admissions Department
2nd Floor, Centre City, 5-7 Hill Street
Birmingham
B5 4UA
United Kingdom

Application deadlines

Due to a high demand for our Postgraduate Programmes, places are limited. We therefore advise that
you apply as early as possible, taking into consideration the deadlines for scholarships and bursaries
where appropriate.
SECTION 1: Selecting your postgraduate programme
1.1 LIST OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Pre-Master’s

☐ Graduate Certificate in Business*

*Subject to review and validation

Postgraduate Programmes

Select one course only.

☐ MBA Global* (Campus) ☐ MBA Global* (Online)

☐ MSc Strategic Marketing* (Campus) ☐ MSc Strategic Marketing* (Online)
☐ MSc Finance and Investment* (Campus) ☐ MSc Finance and Investment* (Online)

MBA Global Specialisations*

Applicants are permitted to select 3 specialisations, indicated in order of preference. If applicants are pursuing a general
pathway, please leave the specialisation selection section blank and indicate within the box below.

☐ I will choose my own elective modules or will select specialisation at a later stage.
Please note that students are not required to select specialisations at time of application. Students are advised to first
discuss options with career services and tutors before confirming specialisation pathway. All specialisations are available,
subject to student demand.

If applicants intend to pursue a specialisation, choose 3 specialisations of interest, from 1 to 3 in order of preference.

Subject specialisations*

Financial Management Project Management

Marketing Management HR Management

*Subject to review and validation

1.2 LIST OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Qualifications
As a postgraduate student, you will receive the opportunity to complement your degree with one of
our carefully tailored industry qualifications. As well as enhancing your professional profile, this will
also help you to develop the dynamic skill sets that employers look for in the modern business
market. Please indicate which of the above professional qualifications, you would like to pursue
alongside your postgraduate degree, if you like to do so.

☐ CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

☐ ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

1.3 INTAKE SELECTION

Please select your intake of preference. Intake dates vary from programme to programme. Please
check the website for detailed information on intake dates for your particular course.

Full-time

☐ January ☐ April ☐ July ☐ October

Part-time

☐ January ☐ April ☐ July ☐ October

Online

☐ January ☐ April ☐ July ☐ October

SECTION 2: Completing the FBT Postgraduate Form
Please complete the following form to the best of your knowledge.

2.1 PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname:
First Name: Preferred Name:
Title: Date of Birth: Gender: M ☐ F☐
Permanent Address: Mailing Address:

Postcode: Postcode:
Daytime Contact No: Fax:
Evening Contact No: Mobile No:
Email address:
Nationality:
Country of Birth:
Country of Permanent Residence:
If holder of a UK entry visa please state type:
Date of arrival into the UK:
2.2 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
a. Higher Education

Please state the most recent first, and attach any relevant copies of certificates and
transcripts.

Institution Award Specialisation if Average Date Date

any Grade Started Awarded

Exams to be taken or results pending:

 b. English Language (Applicants whose first language is not English)

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide relevant documentation of your
level of your proficiency. Please indicate to us, which test/tests you have completed, or
have registered to take (see prospectus for details of acceptable applications).

Institution Award Specialisation if Average Date Date

any Grade Started Awarded

c. Additional Languages
Native Speaker Spoken/Beginner Expert

☐ ☐ ☐

☐ ☐ ☐

☐ ☐ ☐

d. Professional Qualifications

Title of Qualification Date Direct Exam or

Awarded Exemption (Please
state which)
2.3 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please provide us with brief details of any previous employment or work placements. List
these in chronological order, displaying the most recent position first.
Dates Name & Address of Employer Title of position
From/To
(DD/MM/YY)

You are required to submit a FULL employment Curriculum Vitae (CV) with this application
form. I have enclosed my CV ☐ Yes
2.4 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION
Please give further information in support of your application. This must include the reasons
for your choice of programme, and what you feel that you can contribute to our course.
(Please write no more than 500 words. You may continue on an extra sheet if necessary)
2.5 DECLARATION OF A CRIMINAL RECORD

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

You are required to state whether you have any criminal convictions, excluding spent
sentences (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974), by ticking the “Yes” box
on the application form.
Have you ever had a criminal conviction? ☐ Yes ☐ No

2.6 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEED(S)

The information you provide, will be held in confidence, and will not be seen by, nor made
known to any sector. It will be used only to monitor the operation of our Equal Opportunity
Policy, and for normal academic and administrative purposes in accordance with the
principles set out in the 1998 Data Protection Act.

a. FBT is committed to ensuring that every student is as comfortable as possible

during their time with us. Do you have any medical conditions (including pregnancy)
that may require special examination arrangements or may affect your attendance
on the course and the taking of examinations?

☐ Yes ☐ No
If “Yes”, please describe your conditions(s)/ circumstances:

b. Taking in account, the conditions(s)/circumstances that you described in (a.) above,

do you have any special requirements with regard to the materials that we will be
providing in support of your studies (for example, large print or Braille transcripts)?

☐ Yes ☐ No

If “Yes”, please describe your conditions(s)/ circumstances:

2.7 CREDIT TRANSFER CLAIM

a. Do you wish to claim for a credit transfer? Please tick the relevant box.

☐ Yes ☐ No

b. All exemptions and requests are considered on an individual basis, and are granted
at the discretion of FBT.

c. No exemption will be granted unless a specific application has been made.

2.8 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Before completing this form, please ensure that you have read the full FBT General Terms and Conditions, as well as and the Key Terms and Conditions for our
Postgraduate Programmes; displayed on our website, http://www.fbt-global.com/terms-conditions/.

On registering for an FBT Postgraduate Programme I acknowledge that I

have read, understood and agree to abide by the full (i) General Terms and Conditions, (ii) FBT Postgraduate programme Key Terms and Conditions and (iii) Trium
terms and conditions.
Registration on an FBT Postgraduate programme constitutes full and irrevocable acceptance of our terms and conditions.

1. Student Warranties d) All applications for refunds, including those under section 5, must be
a) The student warrants that all documents and information supplied are made in writing at least 15 days before the commencement date of the
true, authentic and correct. course (published date).

b) Where the student has supplied incorrect, fraudulent or misleading e) In order to comply with the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling)
information, the student will automatically be withdrawn from the course, Regulations 2000, students will be entitled to a full refund if they notify
and will not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid. FBT and/or Glyndŵr of their desire to cancel within 7 days of registration
and payment.
2. Student on a Visa
a) Students on a visa must adhere to the Attendance and Immigration f) It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy themselves that they can
Regulations. comply with the notification guidelines prior to making an application. In
circumstances when notification under this section is not possible, an
b) Students must familiarise themselves with UK Border Agency application by the student forms a waiver of the rights under this section.
regulations and at all times abide by the conditions of their visa.
6. Published Programmes
c) Students must inform FBT and/or Glyndŵr University immediately FBT and/or Glyndŵr University reserves the right to alter published
of any change to their immigration status. programmes, course dates, timetables, change tutors, course specifications,
the content of lectures and/or study materials and locations. The availability of
3. Disclosure to the Home Office all programmes is subject to student demand.
FBT and/or Glyndŵr University reserve the right to disclose a student’s details, 7. Dates of Programmes
including academic progress and attendance rates, to the Home Office. FBT and/or Glyndŵr University reserve the right to alter start dates of
programmes. All course timetables are subject to change.
4. Programme Fees
a) To book a place on a course, you must pay either the full fee or a 8. Access to Online Resources
minimum deposit of £3500 of the total course cost is required. All FBT and/or Glyndŵr University do not guarantee availability of the online
deposits received are for the sole purpose of reserving a course place resources and other added-value services due to reasons beyond FBT and/or
and are non-refundable, save as provided otherwise in these Terms and Glyndŵr University’s control, including technical faults and limitations.
Conditions.
9. Code of Conduct
b) All accepted students are required to pay the FULL tuition fees 30 days Students are expected to conduct themselves, at all times, in a manner which
prior to the start date of the programme. demonstrates respect for FBT and/or Glyndŵr University and its staff, fellow
students, members of the public and FBT and/or Glyndŵr University Property.
c) Where a student pays any amount by instalment, they will be charged an Breaches of the student code of conduct may constitute gross misconduct,
administration charge of £50 per instalment. which may lead to expulsion from FBT and/or Glyndŵr University.

d) Students who have not paid on time will not be granted access to FBT 10. Attendance
and/or Glyndŵr University. a) Students are expected to attend 100% of their classes and must provide
documentary evidence to excuse any absences due to ill health or
e) Tuition fees are subject to change. personal circumstances.

f) A charge of £150 will be made to students for all dishonoured payments. b) Students will be expelled from the programme and will not be entitled to
any refund if they (i) do not adhere to the attendance requirements (ii)
g) FBT and/or Glyndŵr University reserve the right to report offenders to fail to start the course as scheduled without prior notification to FBT
the authorities, including the Home Office. and/or Glyndŵr University (iii) are in breach of their visa conditions.

h) Students may defer their place on a programme by up to one academic 11. Withdrawal
year. a) The student agrees that he/she cannot change, defer or withdraw from
the programme without prior consent from FBT and/or Glyndŵr
i) Sponsored Master’s Course – eligibility to benefit from a sponsored University. Any failure to start the course as scheduled, without prior
Master’s course is restricted to students who pay their full fees at least notification of the school’s authorities, will lead to expulsion from the
15 days prior to the published start date of the programme. course. No refunds will be given.
j) Non-payment of fees – FBT and/or Glyndŵr University reserve the right b) Where a student has withdrawn from the programme without prior
to suspend and dismiss any student, at any time, for non-payment of consent from FBT and/or Glyndŵr University, FBT and/or Glyndŵr
fees or breach of student contract. No fees will be refunded for any University reserve the right to pursue the student for outstanding fees.
student dismissed under this clause.
12. Exclusion
5. Refunds Policy To the extent permitted by law, we, other members of our group of companies
a) Once the letters have been issued confirming full-time status, no refunds and associated parties exclude all conditions, warranties and other terms which
or course transfers are permissible, other than in the instance of visa might otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law of equity
refusal subject to clause 6.
13. Registration on Course
b) Subject to section 6, if a student’s visa application has been refused,
Registration on the course constitutes registration as a student with Finance
then fees paid will be refunded less an administration charge of £150
Business Training and with Glyndŵr University. Students agree to be bound by
(plus any courier and transfer changes) on production of the following
the University’s Academic Regulations, the School’s Code of Conduct and
documents: (1) Copy of the visa refusal letter (APP200) (2) Copy of the
Terms and Conditions of Registration.
student’s passport showing both a photograph and signature, and (3)
where the payee was not a student, an original authority letter from the
student authorising repayment to the payee. 14. Data Protection
Your enrolment on a course of study (including the issue of a Confirmation of
c) If a visa application is refused on the grounds that the student was Acceptance for Studies – CAS) requires sharing of personal information about
unable to provide the necessary documents, demonstrate adequate you (including “Sensitive Personal Information”) between the University and the
financial support, or for other reasons for which the student is School. You give your express permission for the sharing of information for the
accountable, FBT and/or Glyndŵr University accept no responsibility to purposes of managing your application, enrolment, academic achievement,
refund under section 5. The student is held responsible if the visa fees management and related activities. All information will be held and
application has been made late and their FBT and/or Glyndŵr University processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
enrolment has already been processed.
15. Regular Updates
FBT and/or Glyndŵr University Terms and Conditions are subject to change.
We communicate changes through updates to our websites. It is advisable to
regularly check for updates.
2.9 INTERACTIVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Registration on an InterActive postgraduate programme constitutes full and irrevocable acceptance

these Terms and Conditions.

1. Programme Fees 3. Published Programmes

a) Unless a student opts for an instalment plan and InterActive reserves the right to alter published
pays in full the deposit and first instalment amount, programmes, course dates, timetables, change tutors,
full payment is required prior to dispatch of study course specifications, the content of lectures and/or
materials or release of online user IDs and study materials and locations. The availability of all
passwords. Students who have not paid will not be programmes is subject to student demand.
granted access to InterActive platform.
b) Where a student pays any amount by instalment,
they will be charged an administration charge of 4. Dates of Programmes
£50 per instalment.
c) Tuition fees are subject to change. InterActive reserve the right to alter start dates of
d) Non-payment of fees –InterActive reserves the programmes. All course timetables are subject to
right to suspend and dismiss any student, at any change.
time, for non-payment of fees or breach of student
contract. No fees will be refunded for any student
dismissed under this clause. 5. Access to Online Resources
e) InterActive reserves the right to charge interest at
10% per annum on overdue amounts, which will a) InterActive does not guarantee availability of the
be charged on all accounts more than 7 days online resources and other added-value services
overdue. due to reasons beyond their control, including
f) All fees exclude amounts payable to any technical faults and limitations.
professional bodies for student registration, b) Fair usage policy applies to access of study
exemptions and examination entries, which are material, including study videos. InterActive
payable by the students (and/or their sponsors, as reserves the right to restrict access based on
applicable) and InterActive accepts no operational requirements (including bandwidth
responsibility for this. consumption) to ensure fair access to all
g) Certain packages which include hard-copy study
manuals may incur shipping charges which are
students.
additional to the course fees. In case of
international delivery, the student is solely
responsible for any customs, duties and local 6. Regular Updates
taxation which may be imposed.
h) Funds received but not utilised or refunded in InterActive Terms and Conditions are subject to change.
accordance with these Terms and Conditions will We communicate changes through updates to our
be forfeited to InterActive. websites. It is advisable to regularly check for updates.
i) Course registration and fees, login credentials and
course materials are non-transferable between 7. Exclusion
students.
To the extent permitted by law, we, other members of
2. Refunds Policy our group of companies and associated parties exclude
all conditions, warranties and other terms which might
a) Any refund made by InterActive will be paid to the otherwise be implied by statute, common law or the law
original payer using the original method of equity.
payments.
b) In order to comply with the Consumer Protection
(Distance Selling) Regulations 2000, students will
be entitled to a full refund if they notify InterActive
of their desire to cancel within 7 days of
registration and payment. This provision is
subject to the student not using the online study
platform for more than 30 minutes.
c) All Applications for refunds must be made via our
online channel. Students must submit a ticket at
http://livesupport.lsbf.org.uk. Applications for
refunds which are not submitted in accordance
with the above will not be considered.
2.10 DECLARATION

Before you submit your application form, please make sure you have enclosed all the
necessary information. Note that applications cannot be processed without the specified
documents.

Application checklist – have you included the following?

☐ A completed application form

☐ A copy of your passport

☐ Certified copies of your qualifications, certificates and transcripts

☐ An English copy of your CV/résumé

☐ Two reference letters (academic/professional). Please ensure that reference letters are
on letterhead paper, stamped and dated (not older than 6 months)

☐ A scanned copy of a recent passport sized colour photograph (jpeg, 150 * 150 pixels)

☐ Proof of English Proficiency

☐ A valid email address

☐ The name of your FBT programme advisor

a) I have read the above and I certify that the information provided and the statements
made by myself are, to the best of my knowledge true and accurate.

b) I hereby agree, if admitted as a student at FBT, to observe and comply with all
Terms & Conditions, policies, procedures and guidelines.

c) I agree to FBT processing my personal data contained in this form, as well as other
personal data that FBT may obtain from me, or from other people connected to my
studies. I agree to the retention and disclosure of such data for normal academic
and administrative purposes, in accordance with the principles of the 1998 Data
Protection Act.

Date Signature