International Banking and Finance

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IBC — International Banking and Finance Qualifications

Developing future leaders in banking and finance.

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International Banking and Finance Qualifications

Our International Banking and Finance qualifications aim to provide knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, and to equip students with the skills required of the modern banker. Students will be able to progress through these qualifications, allowing them to identify areas of strength within the functions and departments within banking and finance organisations.

The qualifications aim to take early career banking staff internationally with a clear progression to an intermediate level knowledge of the banking sector, banking products and services, as well as be able to perform in specialised areas of banking including Investment Banking; Corporate Banking; Risk and Credit, or Compliance.

Key Benefits

understand financial concepts and terminology
consider the financial services and solutions offered by a bank and begin to formulate opinions as to the suitability of a solution to specific customers situations
demonstrate numeracy skills, including the ability to analyse financial reports, understand credit risk and calculate the cash flows associated with financial products
continue to develop specialist knowledge of key banking functions e.g. Investment Banking Corporate Banking; Risk and Credit and Compliance depending on the option unit taken
demonstrate numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate financial ratios and other numerical data.

The International Banking and Finance Certificate - Foundation (IBCF)

The Level 3 International Banking & Finance Certificate – Foundation (IBCF) aims to develop and enhance your knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, as well as to equip you with the skills required of the modern banker.

This qualification will equip you with essential knowledge of the financial services environment, regulatory requirements, banking products and services.

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delivery of this qualification will be subject to minimum student registrations
please contact libfmena@libf.ac.uk for information on corporate pricing and registration
please note this course consists of one unit.

The International Banking and Finance Certificate - Intermediate (IBCI)

For those students who wish then wish to undertake further study, the Level 4 International Banking & Finance Certificate – Intermediate (IBCI) has been designed to further develop and enhance your knowledge and understanding of banking and finance, and provide the option to study specific role-related areas of banking and finance in more depth.

Unit 1 provides comprehensive learning across the breadth of banking functions, while the choice of option Unit provides you with the opportunity to focus on a specialised area of banking and finance that best fits your career aspirations and strengths.

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delivery of this qualification will be subject to minimum student registrations
please contact libfmena@libf.ac.uk for information on corporate pricing and registration
students must take two units to complete IBCI.