Overview
This module is no longer open for new registrations. Students interested in this subject area should consider registering on Retail Lending. Retail Lending is a 30-credit module.
Consumer Credit Risk Management is a Professional Certificate in Banking option module. You will find this module particularly useful if you are working, or aiming to work in a lending role, either face to face or in a support function. You will also find the theory and practice module relevant if you are working in retail, centralised lending or small businesses.
The module covers the history of credit scoring and analytics, and the rationale behind the industry’s reliance on them. The legal and regulatory environment and its significance for those working in the industry are also looked at. A particular focus of the Consumer Credit Risk Management is scorecard management and maintenance, along with the processes behind credit applications.
By the end of your studies, you will have a good overview and understanding of the credit process from beginning to end and an appreciation of the theories that underpin that process.
Course details
Cost
The cost of this module depends on the study method you choose:
Web-supported learning
£485.00
Flexible learning (incl 2 workshops)
£585.00
Next course start date
No longer open to new registrations
Programme application deadline 3 January 2012 (new students)
Module registration deadline 1 February 2012 (existing students)
Course duration
150 study hours, assessment to be completed within 6 months of registration
Credits
15 credits
Studying for this module
The overall study time for this module is 150 hours. The examination will be held 6 months after the course start date in which time you can work through the course materials. This module must be successfully completed within 12 months of the course start date.
Learning support
There are 2 study methods available for this module.
- Web-supported learning: a more flexible approach to studying, which allows you to fit your learning around your job and other commitments. You will be supported by a web tutor who can provide guidance on how to study and answer any questions you have about the course content via our secure website.
- Flexible learning: allows you to fit your studies around your life but still benefit from face-to-face contact with a tutor. A series of 2, one day workshops, run by specialist tutors, are scheduled at regular intervals throughout the course of study. Workshops cover specific module topics and are an opportunity to ask questions and meet other students.
Learning resources
For each module you will receive a core text, written by industry experts and updated regularly to reflect the fast-changing nature of the financial services industry. Learning materials are developed specifically around each module syllabus and learning outcomes.
Through the ifs secure website you will have access to the following additional resources:
- student induction materials that provide guidance study skills and tips on preparing for assessment
- our e-library, ifs KnowledgeBank, which contains a wide range of current research and management data to help you with your studies. It gives you the opportunity to access a wealth of study material, which includes textbooks, financial glossaries and articles from leading journals. ifs KnowledgeBank is an important tool in enabling you to expand your knowledge and read around particular subject areas
- module discussion forums - you can use these to post questions to a web tutor, raise a query with the ifs or chat to other students
- knowledge-assessment quizzes
- electronic copies of learning materials giving you greater flexibility to choose when and where you study
- specimen assessment material
Assessment
This module is assessed by a 2-hour objective test. View examination centres or contact Admissions, Academic Management and Student Services Office on +44 (0) 1227 829499 if there is not a centre near you.
Further details
View the Consumer Credit Risk Management summary syllabus.
View the full-length Consumer Credit Risk Management module specification, which includes the syllabus for the Professional Certificate in Banking.
View the Consumer Credit Risk Management module specification for the Professional and Applied Diplomas (please note these qualifications are being phased out and are no longer open to registration, for further information please see the transitional arrangements).
If you are already registered for this module you should refer to your course website to view the module specification that relates to your session of study. You will need to log on to my ifslearning to access the course website for your module.
Click to view the objective test sample assessment.
View other FHEQ Level 4 modules.