Global Banking School
United Kingdom
The Global Banking School (GBS) is a private, for-profit provider of further and higher education in the UK, specializing in vocational and professional courses designed for employability. It focuses on business, healthcare, computing, and accountancy, with an emphasis on flexible study options (including online and blended learning) primarily aimed at domestic and international students in major UK cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
University Overview
GBS was founded in 2010. It initially focused on professional banking qualifications before expanding its portfolio to include a wider range of vocational higher education courses. It operates in partnership with several UK universities (such as the University of Suffolk and Canterbury Christ Church University) whose degrees it awards, as it does not have its own degree-awarding powers or university title. Its model is based on responding to skills gaps in the economy with industry-relevant, accessible programmes.
