Applied Diploma in Corporate Banking (Applied DFSM^® - Corporate)

The Applied DFSM^® - Corporate features on the HSBC 'approved list of recognized professional qualifications'.

Why study for the Applied DFSM^® - Corporate?

Achieves an internationally recognised qualification.
Demonstrates your commitment to professional development and your career.
Develops and applies specialist knowledge within specific customer groups.
Accelerates the development of requisite technical knowledge and management skills for a managerial career in financial services.
Helps you understand your role as part of your organisation within the financial services sector.
Provides the opportunity to progress to a higher professional qualification should you wish.

Course content

The Applied DFSM^® - Corporate comprises four modules. To gain the Diploma, you need to gain 120 credits by completing the following modules:

Financial Markets and Risk
- Syllabus
- Module Taster
Measuring Performance
- Syllabus
- Module Taster
Corporate, Commercial and Business Lending
Managing Corporate and Business Relationships

View syllabus by clicking on the links above.

Entry requirements

You must be a current employee of HSBC.

Students are required to have a minimum of GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics. Upon registration you may be contacted and asked to provide evidence that you meet these requirements. You must also have a level of proficiency, as exemplified for example by GCSE standard, in ICT. If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, please check with an HE Guidance Officer on +44 (0) 1227 828232 or email abops@ifslearning.ac.uk.

This guidance document contains examples of equivalences.

You will need to have Internet and email access throughout your course of study, and to access the online student induction and syllabus.

Qualification level

The full Diploma is assessed at first year UK undergraduate degree level.

Study time

You should aim to complete your chosen module in 20–24 weeks.

By studying the recommended one module at a time, you should complete the Applied DFSM^® – Corporate in two years.

Study support

On registration for each module, you will be sent:

dedicated set of learning materials
student handbook
student induction materials

You will be given access to the following for all modules:

My ifs Interactive Learning Environment
ifs KnowledgeBank

Assessment

The Applied DFSM^® - Corporate is assessed and awarded by the ifs School of Finance.

Each module comprises two assessment components:

A one-hour paper-based multiple-choice examination
Tutor-guided coursework
A written assignment

In order to pass the module you must pass both assessment components.

By studying the recommended one module at a time, you should complete the Applied DFSM^® – Corporate in two years.

How do I study?

You must follow an approved course of study provided by ifs distance learning, flexible learning or via an approved provider. Please see Study support and exam information for Diplomas for more information.

How to register

If you are an HSBC employee and would like further information on how to register for an Applied Diploma, please request an HSBC-specific brochure from HE Student Services on +44 (0) 1227 829499 or email hestudentservices@ifslearning.ac.uk.

Alternatively, you can download a copy of the brochure and obtain further information from the HSBC Intranet.

Before enrolling onto this programme there are some online documents you must read, these are viewable in the essential info area.

More information

Please call HE Student Services on +44 (0) 1227 829499 or email hestudentservices@ifslearning.ac.uk

Applied Diploma in Corporate Banking (Applied DFSM® - Corporate)

Applied Diploma in Corporate Banking (Applied DFSM^® - Corporate)