Advanced Diploma
Aims of the programme
At this stage, candidates are expected to acquire a very good understanding of the study areas and apply them to real life situations and make notable contributions to their organizations.
Areas of study
The following Nineteen subjects are offered at Advanced Diploma level in Banking.
Course Code Course Title
- IOBM-AD301 Financial Economics
- IOBM–AD302 International Monetary Economics
- IOBM–AD303 Credit Risk Assessment 2
- IOBM–AD304 Marketing Research
- IOBM–AD305 Risk Analysis and Management
- IOBM–AD306 Marketing Strategy
- IOBM–AD307 Financial and Management Accounting
- IOBM–AD308 Corporate Finance
- IOBM–AD309 Treasury Management 2
- IOBM–AD310 Investments
- IOBM–AD311 Personal Financial Planning
- IOBM-AD313 Strategic Management
- IOBM–AD314 Property Finance Law
- IOBM–AD315 Law of Credit and Securities
- IOBM–AD316 Estate Planning
- IOBM-AD317 Funding and Risk Management
- IOBM-AD318 Advanced Banking Law
- IOBM–AD319 Taxation 2
- IOBM–AD320 Financial Markets 2
The above subjects are further grouped into five areas of specialization namely;
- Credit Management,
- Marketing,
- Treasury and International Banking,
- Estates and Trusts
- Financial Planning
The subjects are further sub divided into three categories of generic core, specialist and electives. Generic core and specialist subjects are compulsory and must be studied by all candidates in line with areas of specialisation. However, candidates are allowed to choose two subjects from a list of electives category to complete a total of eight subjects required for an award in Advanced Diploma in Banking.
To qualify for an Advanced Diploma in Banking, candidates need to pass eight subjects threegeneric subjects, threespecialist subjects and any two elective subjects.
GENERIC SUBJECTS
Course Code – Course Title
IOBM–AD305 -Risk Analysis and Management
IOBM–AD313 – Strategic Management
IOBM–AD318 – Advanced Banking Law
The generic subjects are compulsory and must be studied and passed in addition to by every candidate studying for an Advanced Diploma in Banking.
SPECIALIST CORE SUBJECTS
1. Credit Management
Candidates specialising in Credit Management are required to study the specialist subjects related to this field in addition to the three generic core subjects to be pursued at this level outlined above. Candidates are also expected to study two subjects from the category of elective subjects in order to make a total of eight subjects required to qualify for the award of Advanced Diploma in Banking (Credit Management). The specialist subjects in Credit Management are as follows:
Course Code – Course Title
IOBM–AD307 – Financial and Management Accounting
IOBM–AD303 – Credit Risk Assessment 2
IOBM–AD3 – Law of Credit and Securities
2. Marketing
Candidates specialising in Marketing are required to study three specialist subjects related to this field in addition to the three generic core subjects to be pursued at this level outlined above. Candidates are also expected to study two elective subjects in order to make a total of eight subjects required to qualify for the award of Advanced Diploma in Banking. The specialist subjects in marketing are as follows:
Course Code – Course Title
IOBM–AD304 – Marketing Research
IOBM–AD306 – Marketing Strategy
IOBM–AD302 – International Monetary Economics
3. Treasury and International banking
Candidates specialising in Treasury and International Banking are required to study three specialist subjects related to this field in addition to the three generic core subjects to be pursued at this level outlined above.
Candidates are also be expected to study two elective subjects in order to make a total of eight subjects required to qualify for the award of Advanced Diploma in Banking (Treasury and International Banking). The specialist subjects in Treasury and International Banking are as follows:
Course Code – Course Title
IOBM–AD309 – Treasury Management 2
IOBM–AD320 – Financial Markets 2
IOBM–AD310 – Investments
The above subjects will be taken by all those who want to specialise in treasury management and international banking.
4. Estates and Trust Management
Candidates specialising in Estates and Trusts are required to study three specialist subjects related to this field in addition to the three generic core subjects to be pursued at this level outlined above. Candidates are also expected to study two elective subjects in order to make a total of eight subjects required to qualify for an award in Advanced Diploma in Banking (Estates and Trusts). The specialist subjects in Estates and Trusts are as follows:
Course Code – Course Title
IOBM–AD310 – Investments
IOBM–AD311 – Personal Financial Planning
IOBM–AD316 – Estate Planning
5. Financial Planning
Candidates specialising in Financial Planning are required to study three specialist subjects related to this field in addition to the three generic core subjects to be pursued at this level outlined above. Candidates are also expected to study two elective subjects in order to make a total of eight subjects required to qualify for an award in Diploma in Banking (Financial Planning). The specialist subjects in Financial Planning are as follows:
Course Code – Course Title
IOBM–AD311 – Personal Financial Planning
IOBM–AD308 – Corporate Finance
IOBM–AD310 – Investments
ELECTIVES SUBJECTS
In order to make up for eight subjects required for an award in an Advanced Diploma in Banking, candidates specializing in any one of the six professional areas are required to take two subjects from the category of elective subjects outlined below.
Course Code – Course Title
IOBM–AD301 – Financial Economics
IOBM–AD312 – Taxation 2
IOBM–AD317 – Funding and Risk Management
IOBM–AD314 – Property Finance Law
Entry requirements for certificate stage
Those eligible to register for Diploma in Banking program must possess an Institute of Bankers Certificate in Banking or a degree obtained from a recognised institution.
Duration of Study
The study period is very flexible in order to accommodate interests of various individuals but the Institute conducts examinations after every six months in May and November of each year. Candidates are allowed to study and seat for a maximum of four subjects within any one study period of six months at Advanced diploma stage.