Level 7 (Postgraduate) Diploma in International Finance Management

This Ofqual regulated qualification gives the learner the confidence to engage with the global networked economy coherently and be able to feed the complex world of economic data into the operational frameworks that must inform decision making and strategic planning. The qualification provides financial managers with a solid foundation of quantitative tools to develop a coherent and robust understanding of how to respond to changing operational environments, manage risk, and maintain market share and competitive advantage.

• Ofqual regulated qualification (a UK government department with responsibility for regulating qualifications)
• Developed by experienced academics and professionals to reflect the latest occupational standards
• Global and strategic management perspective
• Confirmed current strategic thinking by external agencies
• The opportunity for students who have already achieved the Essentials of Islamic Finance and Banking unit to transfer credit into this qualification
• A broad range of learning outcomes from knowing and understanding financial modelling techniques to support decision making to understanding selected aspects of financial engineering and how these influence the development of products and services in the financial sector (see overleaf for further information)
• Complimentary support materials for training providers
• Opportunities for centres to develop creative work opportunities and partnerships with local employers

What does Ofqual QCF recognition mean to you?

The Level 7 (Postgraduate) diploma in International Finance Management is Ofqual-regulated through our partnership with ABE. For more information please visit the Ofqual Qualifications page.

The diploma qualification appears on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications as the ABE Level 7 Diploma in International Finance Management (QCF). The qualification number is 600/3541/9.

When UK Centres issue CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) letters to international students, they should ensure that the qualification title they put on the CAS letter is exactly the same as the qualification title on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Also, the student should refer to this qualification when they apply for the student (Tier 4) visa.

Learning outcomes for each unit of the Level 7 (Postgraduate) Diploma in International Finance Management

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Diploma in International Finance Management

• Quantitative Business Methods for Finance Managers
• Global Economics for Financial Managers
• Strategic Management and Marketing for Financial Managers
• Risk Management for Financial Managers OR Essentials of Islamic Finance and Banking

Q&A What is the difference between Diploma and Extended Diploma Level 7 Qualifications?

ABP approved centres will receive additional support materials free of charge including;

• Detailed content of each unit
• Reading Lists
• Tutor support materials including sample assignment briefs complete with guidance for model answers (In development).

The colleges are NOT bound to following these materials and are able to either develop or purchase further resources from independent suppliers.

Assessment is encouraged throughout the programme utilising variable and creative assessment tools with minimal reliance on formal examinations.

ABP does not specify the entry requirements of our qualifications but has confidence in centres to recruit students that have the potential to achieve the standards required of the qualification. We expect all centres to recruit with integrity and consistency to ensure fairness of access & ability to all students.

Centres should take appropriate steps to assess each applicant’s potential and make a professional judgement about their ability to successfully complete the programme of study and achieve the qualification. This assessment will need to take account of the support available to the learner within the centre during their programme of study.

Students do not need to progress sequentially through the levels. Therefore a candidate who has achieved a level 5 qualification may be able to achieve the academic rigour and complexity, required of Level 7 Diplomas accessed through ABP.

ABP does not specify that candidates must have an English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.0-6.5. However many UK universities will require applications for their Masters and MBAs to have achieved an English language qualification at this level prior to commencing the Masters/MBA. Therefore, we would encourage all candidates wishing to progress to a UK university to be working towards an English language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.0-6.5.

Information Sheet for the Level 7 (Postgraduate) Diploma in International Finance Management (Two page summary)

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