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ZIBFS Zambia Institute of Banking & Financial Services

Diploma in Banking & Finance

Six advanced subjects in financial systems, corporate finance, lending and technology. Diploma holders earn up to two years’ exemption on related degrees.

Level
Academic
Duration
12 to 18 months
Study mode
Full or part time at an accredited college, or self-study
Exams
April and October

About the programme

The Diploma follows the Certificate and is equivalent to the second year of university study.

ZIBFS has exemption agreements with universities in Zambia, so a Diploma holder can complete a banking or finance degree in as little as two further years.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of the ZIBFS Certificate in Banking & Finance, or exemption from the Certificate level
  • Current ZIBFS membership and payment of examination fees

What you will study

Part II

  • BF 210 Monetary & Financial Systems
  • BF 220 Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting
  • BF 230 Corporate Finance
  • BF 240 Banking Operations, Lending & International Business
  • BF 250 Management of Information Technology
  • BF 260 Statistical Analysis

Completion and progression

Diploma holders are awarded up to two years’ exemption on banking and finance degree programmes at both private and public universities.

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