Updated: April 07, 2009
About us
The Jamaica Institute of Bankers (JIOB) was established in 1977 by the Bank of Jamaica and the Commercial Banks. In 1999 the Jamaica Bankers Association assumed full responsibility for the operations of the JIOB.
The main objective of the institute is to satisfy the training and educational needs of the business and finance sector. In addition to offering short-termed training courses and seminars, it offers an MBA programme through the Manchester Business School. The Institute is registered by the University Council of Jamaica as a tertiary educational institution.
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The JIOB is committed to the continuous development of knowledgeable, responsive
and customer-driven professionals. The Institute strives to promote and facilitate
excellent education, training and information services that ensure a superior
return on investment in human capital for the financial services sector and
the wider community.
MBA Programme
The MBA for financial managers and specialists is a unique “Distance Learning” part – time programme that is designed for flexibility and offers the opportunity for the individual to gain a world class MBA regardless of geographic location. The programme is delivered for Manchester Business School Worldwide.
Geared for professionals who wish to combine work and study, minimizing opportunity cost, the distance learning programme offers a cost- effective alternative of equal academic standing to a full time on-campus programme. learn more
short courses
The Institute offers a number of training courses and seminars
tailored to the needs of businesses in all sectors. This is in
keeping with its mandate to promote and facilitate excellent education,
training and information services for the continuous professional
development of the individual. These programmes range from the
half-day seminars to five-day workshops, as well as in-house training.
A JIOB Certificate of Participation is usually presented to each
successful participant on the completion of training. Since 2000,
over 1,500 individuals have been trained through this medium. learn
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COMING! JIOB APRIL AND MAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES:
Would you like to enhance the technical skills and increase business efficiency within your organization to meet the challenges of today’s global financial crisis? The Jamaica Institute of Bankers (JIOB) invites your participation in the following training programmes which have been scheduled for the months of April and May, 2009. In response to the difficult times being faced by organizations generally, and after discussions with our presenters, we have agreed to offer a 20% discount on the original cost. You will, therefore, pay US$700.00+GCT, instead of the original cost of US$875.00+GCT, in order that you can take advantage of these programmes which will be held at the JIOB’s training facility. (Read
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THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS AND LESSONS FOR MBAs
published: March 24, 2009
A timely and right-on-the-mark presentation and panel discussion on the global economic downturn entitled Global Crisis & Lessons for MBAs, hosted by The Manchester Business School Alumni Association’s Caribbean Chapter, in collaboration with Manchester Business School Worldwide Caribbean Centre, rolled out on Tuesday, March 24 to a predominantly alumni audience at New Kingston’s Courtleigh Hotel. read more
ICA cO-HOST INDUCTION EVENT WITH THE JAMAICA INSTITUTE OF BANKERS
published: October 23, 2008
timOctober 23, 2008 : The International Compliance Association (ICA) awarded in association with the University of Manchester Business School (MBS) and offered in association with The Jamaica Institute of Bankers (JIOB) is pleased to announce an intake for 2008/9 for the... Read more
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Jamaican Student receives most Outstanding Award
published: October 12, 2007
Jamaican, Richard Lumsden, was awarded Best Joint Overall Student for Manchester Business School Worldwide (MBSW)for the year 2006/2007. The presentation was made at the MBSW Caribbean Centre’s 10 th Presentation of GraduatesCeremony held on September 22, 2007 at the Hilton Kingston Hotel. Richard Lumsden was also the Valedictorian for the Graduating Class. Thirty-two of the fifty-four 2006/2007 graduates attended the ceremony, at which Professor Kenneth Green, Deputy Director of Manchester Business School, was the guest speaker. Professor Kenneth Green is also Professor of Environmental Innovation Management at Manchester Business School and has been working on the links between sustainability and technological innovation for over 15 years...
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Manchester Business School ranked 22nd business school in the world
published: January 30, 2007
The Manchester Business School maintained its ranking as the 22nd business school in the world in the Financial Times of Monday 29 January, 2007. The survey places the School ninth (9 th) in Europe and fourth (4 th) in the UK. in the Times’ annual ranking of full-time MBA programmes.... read more
The role of compliance professionals within financial services business is growing in importance, particularly in light of the new regulations. Compliance is, however, still a relatively new discipline and responsibility is sometimes given to individuals with little or no formal training in the principles of best compliance practice... read more
Manchester Business School Worldwide and JIOB Host MBA "Information Sessions" In The Caribbean
The Manchester Business School Worldwide (MBSW) , in collaboration with the Jamaica Institute of Bankers (JIOB), hosted their Open House information sessions in the Caribbean - Trinidad, the Bahamas and Jamaica - during the months of October – November 2006:
This information sessions are being held to provide information, respond to queries and accept applications from prospective students interested in pursuing the distance learning Masters of Business Administration programme for 'Financial Managers and Finance Professionals' and 'Engineering Business Managers.'...read more
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