Why study for the Applied DFSM® - Corporate?
Course content
To achieve the Applied DFSM® - Corporate, you need to complete the following four modules:
Please note that students who are currently studying the diploma are able to complete their studies using the module options that were available at the time of registration. Alternatively, students are able to transfer to the new structure. These modules are only available to students who registered under the previous structure prior to July 2007 with the final examinations being held in April 2009:
Students who have completed Measuring Performance and Financial Markets and Risk but not the above modules, must transfer to the new structure and complete:
For detailed information on the module phase out please view this Transition Leaflet
For more information please contact the Customer and Student Enquiries team on +44 (0) 1227 818609 or email customerservices@ifslearning.ac.uk.
Entry requirements
Students are required to have a minimum of GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics. You must also have a level of proficiency, as exemplified for example by GCSE standard in ICT. Upon registration you may be contacted and asked to provide evidence that you meet these requirements. Please contact Customer and Student Enquiries if this FAQ does not answer your questions.
This guidance document contains examples of equivalences.
Qualification level
The full Diploma is assessed at first year UK undergraduate degree level.
Study time
Approximately 300 study hours per module.
By studying the recommended one module at a time, you should complete the Applied DFSM® - Corporate in approximately two years.
Study support
On registration of compulsory and option modules, students will be sent:
All students will be given access to:
If you have any queries please contact Customer and Student Services on +44 (0) 1227 818609 or email customerservices@ifslearning.ac.uk.
Assessment
The Applied DFSM® - Corporate is assessed and awarded by the ifs School of Finance.
From 1 June 2008 the revised delivery model for the Applied DFSM® - Corporate was made available, which enables students to follow structured 24-week courses. The modules will contain three assessment components to be completed at set points throughout the course – at 10 weeks, 16 weeks and 24 weeks – providing students with building blocks to achieve their aspirations.
The three assessment components are as follows:
All assessment components must be passed in order to complete the module.
The PDFSM timetable contains further information about course start dates and assessment deadlines under the new structure.
How do I study?
Distance learning, Approved Provider or distance learning with three workshops. For more information please see Study support and exam information for Diplomas.
Approved Provider courses of study commence in September, November, March and May.
Flexible Learning workshops will run four times a year. Please contact Learning Support on +44 (0) 1227 818637 for further information.
Cost
| Compulsory modules | |
| Distance Learning | £665.00 |
| Flexible Learning (incl 3 workshops) | £795.00 |
| Approved Provider | £795.00 |
How to register
By post/fax - download and complete the application form (PDF format). To view this file you need to have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. This is free and available from the Adobe website. When you have completed the form either send it to the address given on the form or fax it to +44 (0) 1227 784331.
Before enrolling onto this programme there are some online documents you must read, these are viewable in the essential info area.
More information
Call Customer and Student Enquiries on +44 (0) 1227 818609 or email customerservices@ifslearning.ac.uk.
