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Applied Diploma in Corporate Banking (Applied DFSM® - Corporate)

Overview

Please note this qualification has been replaced by the Professional Certificate in Banking, and is no longer open to registration. The programme remains in place for existing students. Please see the transitional arrangements for further details.

The Applied Diploma in Corporate Banking (Applied DFSM® – Corporate) is designed to provide relevant education for those in, or aspiring to, management positions and working in a corporate banking environment.

Fully awarded and examined by the ifs School of Finance, the diploma has been adopted by some of the world’s leading financial organisations.

The Applied DFSM® – Corporate allows you to specialise in the field of corporate banking. The specialist modules, Corporate, Commercial and Business Lending and Managing Corporate and Business Relationships, will provide you with the skills to assess the borrowing and other financial requirements of corporate clients and present customer-focused solutions. They will also demonstrate the importance of building a relationship that adds value to the customer while meeting the commercial and strategic needs of the bank.

Level

The Diploma is assessed at first year UK undergraduate degree Level 4.

Next study session start date

1 September 2011 (registration closes on 19 August 2011). 

Duration

Each module requires approximately 300 hours of study time over a 6-month period. Taking one module at a time, you can expect to complete your studies for the Applied DFSM® - Corporate within 2 years.

Cost

The cost of each module depends on the study method you select.  Details of prices are given on each module page.

During your studies you are required to be a member of the ifs. The membership fee is currently £98 (£49.00 after 1 July).

Modules

To achieve the Applied DFSM® - Corporate, you need to complete the following 4 modules:

  • Financial Markets and Risk
  • Measuring Performance
  • Corporate, Commercial and Business Lending
  • Managing Corporate and Business Relationships

Studying for this qualification

Learning resources

ifs learning materials are developed specifically around each module syllabus and learning outcomes.

You will receive both printed materials and access to online resources, giving you greater flexibility to choose when and where you study. Course materials are written by industry experts and updated regularly to ensure that they reflect the fast-changing nature of the financial services industry.

You will also have access to:

  • student induction materials that provide guidance on 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

Further details of the learning resources provisions are given on each module page.

Learning support

There are a number of study methods available, allowing you to select the approach that is best suited to support your needs. Details of the methods available are given on each module page.

Assessment

The Applied DFSM® - Corporate is assessed and awarded by the ifs School of Finance. Details of the assessment structure are provided for each module.

Register

Please note this qualification has been replaced by the Professional Certificate in Banking and is no longer open to registration.  The programme remains in place for existing students.  Please see the transitional arrangements for further details.

Further details

Assessment Timetable (including registration deadlines and assessment dates)

2011 Examination Timetable

Examination venues

Essential information (regulations and policies)

Professional and Applied Diploma Terms and Conditions

If you have any queries please contact Admissions, Academic Mangement and Student Services Office on +44 (0) 1227 829499 or email: enquiries@ifslearning.ac.uk